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.

This KS3 assembly presentation looks at the importance of oceans in our lives and explores the topic of plastics pollution and the things we can all do to give our oceans a better future. The notes at the bottom of the slides will give you a script, plus additional information in italics to help deliver the assembly. Teachers can access WWF’s full range of FREE classroom resources and tools for their green teams by visiting 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

Green Ambassors Explore is our dedicated species poster series for young people. This edition looks at polar bears, their frozen home, and the threats that they face. It’s packed full of fascinating polar bear facts, fun activities for you and your friends, and information on how we can all help to safeguard their futures. Teachers can access WWF’s full range of FREE classroom resources and activities by visiting wwf.org.uk/schools.

Tiger Tales is a tiger themed resource pack that includes engaging activities that encourages pupils, aged 7 to 11, to find out more about this iconic animal and the threats it faces. The aim of this resource is to encourage 7 to 11 year olds to develop their own ideas and opinions on environmental issues through creative and persuasive writing. Simple activities are provided to help pupils develop their understanding of the natural world and to reflect on how their own actions can help shape the future. For more free species themed resources and activities, visit us at wwf.org.uk/schools.

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.

Download our free Animal Fact and Information Sheets to learn more about our planet’s most iconic species, where they live, and the threats they face. Our animal fact sheet includes 8 of our planet’s most iconic species, including the mountain gorilla, giant panda, orangutan and snow leopard. For more FREE species themes resources and activities, visit us at wwf.org.uk/schools.

Earth Hour is WWF’s largest climate campaign, held annually in March. Our classroom resources support this annual global event and are designed to help pupils to build an understanding of key environmental issues. Our Earth Hour resources and activities are designed for both primary and secondary school pupils and can be adapted for use with different ages and abilities. They can be used in the days and weeks leading up to Earth Hour, or as standalone sessions throughout the year. For more FREE climate change resources and activities, visit us at wwf.org.uk/schools.

Green Ambassors Explore is our dedicated species poster series for young people. This edition looks at penguins, their frozen homes, and the threats they face. It’s packed full of fascinating penguin facts, fun activities for you and your friends, and information on how we can all help to safeguard their futures. Teachers can access WWF’s full range of FREE classroom resources and activities by visiting wwf.org.uk/schools.

The illegal trade in endangered plants and animals – whether elephant ivory, rhino horn or animals captured as exotic pets – is a growing threat pushing thousands of species to the brink of extinction. Our two classroom resources – Illegal Wildlife Trade Detectives (ages 8 – 11) and Illegal Wildlife Trade: Investigations (ages 11 – 14) – will help your pupils to learn more about the threats to wildlife from illegal trade and to explore some of the solutions to help fight it. The activities can be delivered through different subject areas or as part of a themed week on sustainability and include: Photo cards A stunning map showing endangered species Powerful film footage An interactive quiz Classroom presentations Teacher handbook This resource was developed by WWF-UK in partnership with Defra. Teachers can access WWF’s full range of FREE classroom resources and activities by visiting wwf.org.uk/schools.

Today, 300 million people still live in forests and over one billion people depend on them for their livelihood. Forests cover almost one third of our planet’s land area and well over half of the species found on land live in forests. This activity set includes a classroom presentation, a discussion guide, and activity ideas on rainforests for Key Stage 2 students. Some of these resources were created by WWF alongside the Our Planet series, now streaming on Netflix. The series shows the awesome splendour of the natural wonders that we risk losing, but also carries a message of hope: we can still save our planet if we act now. Your class does not need to have watched the series to be able to use the resources. Additional, free to use, video content about jungles is available on the Our Planet website. Teachers can access WWF’s full range of FREE classroom resources and activities by visiting wwf.org.uk/schools.

Back to School gives young people the opportunity to take action on climate change and biodiversity loss within the school setting. WWF’s new climate change resource pack for secondary schools includes an assembly presentation, classroom activities, and a suite of campaigning resources. Each activity is designed to last up to 1 hour, is curriculum linked and comes with step by step instructions. You could use this as a whole school activity for an off-timetable day, incorporate within PSHE and citizenship lessons, or use with a school eco-club. For more climate change resources and activities, visit us at wwf.org.uk/schools.

This topical resource for teachers, on the Amazon Forest Fires, is adapted from the Our Planet UK classroom biome presentations. In this short classroom presentation, your pupils can learn more about the world’s largest tropical rainforest, why it is so important and explore the problems it is facing and ways your students can help. Additional, free to use, video content about jungles is available on the Our Planet website. Teachers can also access WWF’s full range of FREE classroom resources and activities by visiting wwf.org.uk/schools.

Learning about our local biodiversity empowers us with the knowledge we need to make informed decisions about how to protect and restore the natural world around us. The Our Planet LAB toolkit outlines the steps that a class or group can take to monitor, study and improve local biodiversity. There are a wealth of digital and offline tools and techniques available to support this activity, and your choice of approach will depend on your local context, the needs and preferences of the young people taking part, and your plans for publicly showcasing your project locally or globally. Our Planet LAB features the Seek app. The Seek app was created by iNaturalist in partnership with WWF, and launched as part of the suite of Our Planet resources for young people. Seek provides a fun and accessible way for young people to unlock the secrets of the natural world around them, identifying flora, fauna and fungi and discovering how the biodiversity of their local ecosystem fits in the big picture of nature on our planet. Live image recognition allows users to scan wildlife and identify it in real time, which helps young people to improve not only their knowledge of nature but their skills in obtaining an accurate visual record of wildlife observations. Teachers can access WWF’s full range of FREE classroom resources and activities by visiting wwf.org.uk/schools.

The Food Connection has been produced as part of WWF’s ‘Plant2Plate’ campaign, which offers a host of resources and activities to develop pupils’ knowledge and skills around the topic of food and to develop an interest in growing and cooking their own food. This resource contains a five engaging activities that give 7 – 11 year olds the opportunity to explore the issues of food and biodiversity. Most importantly, they will reflect on the positive steps that they can take to eat in a way that is healthy for them and healthy for the planet. Teachers can access WWF’s full range of FREE classroom resources and activities by visiting wwf.org.uk/schools.

Consider what it would mean to live in balance with nature, research the challenges that stand in the way, and support students to express their vision of the future. An excellent cross-curricular inspiration piece to enhance Geography, Science, Citizenship and English lessons. Humans are the best problem solvers that have ever lived on our planet, and solving problems like climate change, loss of biodiversity and plastic pollution doesn’t just mean having to sacrifice things we enjoy today. If we use our imaginations and work together we can create a world that works for nature but is also better for humans. Now is the moment that we can redefine the way we live and shape a future that doesn’t just allow us to survive, but to thrive. The challenge is simple: share your vision of life in the future, when balance with nature is restored. Watch the 4m inspiration video produced by the creators of Our Planet and David Attenborough: A Life On our Planet, then support your students to reflect on the future they want to see and create a video, poem, short story or artwork to convey their vision. https://www.wwf.org.uk/get-involved/schools/future-visions