Shaping our Future is WWF’s popular climate change classroom resources that provides lesson plans and activities for teachers and educators of young people aged 7 to 14. By learning more about the science and geography that affects our world, and the decision makers and organisations who have the power to champion change, we want young people to embark on a personal journey to understand what needs to be done, to recognise what matters most to them and to take action to help protect the places, animals and things they love. Materials included: Teacher guides, presentation slides, worksheet activities, debate cards and image bank. For more climate change resources and activities, visit us at wwf.org.uk/schools.

This resource contains a range of activities aimed at teachers of 7-11 year-olds. It is intended that this resource will be used in cross-curricular work and all activities can be linked to the National Curricula of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Teachers will find that the material can be adapted for use with different ages and abilities. The six activities engage pupils in active learning methods, encouraging them to work together to solve problems, to think creatively, and to see themselves as active participants in their communities and the wider world. ACTIVITY 1: WHY DO THE OCEANS MATTER? ACIVITY 2: PICTURING THE SEAS ACTIVITY 3: OCEANS AND PLASTICS QUIZ ACTIVITY 4: THE LAST STRAW? ACTIVITY 5: PLASTIC POLLUTION IN GREENSEA COVE ACTIVITY 6: TURNING THE TIDE ON PLASTIC It is hoped that, as they build their knowledge and understanding, they will become aware of a ‘bigger picture’ and see how seemingly small actions, such as using a plastic drinking straw, can have far reaching consequences. With a growing awareness of the part that they can play in creating a better future for our oceans, pupils will take a step on the journey to becoming global citizens and sustainability champions of the future. Teachers can access WWF’s full range of FREE classroom resources and tools for their green teams at wwf.org.uk/schools.

Introducing biomimicry - learn from nature to make, use and dispose of stuff to eliminate waste. Working together on five activities, 7-11 year-old pupils will explore creative solutions to sustainability issues. Each activity has beautifully designed worksheets and resources. We have also included a stunning presentation. Activity 1: Nature’s smart designs - A fun interactive game of matching cards to explore inventions inspired by nature. Activity 2: Inspired by nature: gathering ideas - A visit of your local woodland, park, beach or school grounds to look at patterns, shapes and textures that work well in the natural world. Activity 3: From idea to product - Pupils investigate how an everyday object could be redesigned so it would never end up as waste. Activity 4: Designs that work - Pupils take on the challenge of designing their own invention and create a 3D model of their product. Activity 5: Inspiration from natural systems - Photo activity to explore how we can produce food the way nature does, without creating any waste. It is intended that this resource will be used in cross-curricular work and all activities can be linked to the National Curricula of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Teachers will find that the materials can be adapted for use with different ages and abilities. Teachers can access WWF’s full range of FREE classroom resources, and tools for their green teams, at www.wwf.org.uk/schools