We’ve only got one planet –and it’s beautiful. It’s also necessary for our survival. Through education for sustainable development, we can motivate and empower young people to come up with creative solutions to the environmental and sustainability challenges we face, and make positive change happen. We hope the content in our hub and resources shop will offer you food for thought, good ideas from other skilled practitioners, and maybe some content to use with your learners. We’ve also teamed up with Tes to produce a free CPD course for school leaders and teachers – you can find out more and enrol here. Together, we can help people and nature thrive.
Inspiring and equipping young people to build a more sustainable world
Learn from Nature: An Introduction to Biomimicry - KS2 D&T
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
WWF Tiger Tales - Creative writing activities for Primary 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.
WWF Oceans and Plastics - KS2 Activity set
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.
All about Penguins - WWF Explore Activity Poster
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.
Illegal Wildlife Trade - Activities for Primary and Secondary 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.
