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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.