Green curriculum

The BBC has a brilliant film about how to talk with children about climate change.
👉  How to talk with children about climate change

Top Tips for becoming a greener school- excellent article with practical advice from a primary teacher. 

RSPB- lots of ideas and lesson plans for birdwatching. More EYFS & KS1. Also Big Schools Birdwatch is back for 2024. 

Earth Cubs- great for EYFS and KS1. Lots of lesson plans, practical activities and child- friendly information about sustainability, climate change and the SDGs (Global Goals).

Dirt Is Good Project- more suitable for KS2.
(You need my login for this. mahmed@parkfieldprimary.org password is Parkfield0454.)

Woodland Trust- trees, woods and wildlife. Spotter guides for trees, woodland animals and minibeasts.

Climate Action Superheroes- the UN SDGs. Simple, fun activities based on aspects of climate change, with children committing to taking action. 

Hedgehog Campus- great ways to build on litter picking, as well as developing an awareness of local biodiversity. You will need to register to get teacher resources. 

YPTE- Young People's Trust for the Environment- lesson plans, resources, videos, etc all linked to sustainability an climate change, as well as the Science and Geography NC. 

Natural History Museum- do your bit for nature and biodiversity- small activities and actions that children can do to make a difference. There is SO much more on the website about climate change.

RHS school gardening project- plenty of resources, lesson plans and activities.  Do we want to sign up for this as a school? 

Learning Through Landscapes- an organisation dedicated to getting children learning outdoors. Plenty of resources, lesson plans and activities linked to all areas of the curriculum. EYFS to UKS2.

Transform Our World- another great organisation that has plenty of lesson plans and resources for a wide range of green topics, including energy, biodiversity, water, climate and food, as well as the SDGs. Some EYFS and KS1 but more suitable for KS2.

Surfers Against Sewage- fight plastic waste and learn about all things seas and oceans. Join the Million Mile Cleanup.

Climate Education- subscription site but has a few free resources. 

Education Nature Park- lots of ideas for using the outdoors as a classroom. Great for EYFS, KS1 & KS2. Talk to me about mapping habitats in our school grounds- we can contribute to the UK Nature Park map! Lots of curriculum links. 

Schools Recycle Now- recycling activities for KS1 & KS2. Also the site for The Great Recycling Hunt. 

ESA Climate Detectives- STEM- based resources linked to climate change. Probably more KS2 but some great video explainers suitable for KS1. 

STEM - Outdoor classroom day. Forest School resources, activities linked to nature and biology, cross- curricular resources

BBC's The Regenerators -