Climate Change
For links and info on solving the problems of plastic see the Materials page.
Eco-Schools is a global program helping children make changes in their school to achieve a Green-Flag Award.
A lovely Eco-worrier or Eco-warrior activity from BBC Newsround
WWF Carbon Footprint Calculator
This great calculator from WWF is simple enough to use with children in KS2 with little support.
It's not all doom and gloom. There are solutions to climate change.
This is an excellent quiz for adults. The most effective climate change solutions are likely to surprise you!
The Climate Reality Project Website
Great site with loads of climate change info and challenges for children plus a great National Geographic poster.
This activity from Australia is a great way for children to explore the climate impact of different lifestyles. The game encourages them to think about their future life choices.
Book: Dr Seuss' Lorax
Get a copy here (Second hand of course - cheaper and greener!)
Brilliant story that puts the future firmly in children's hands.
Book: Seeds of Change
By Jen Johnson. Click here to buy.
Book: Here we are
By Oliver Jeffers. Click here to buy.
Book: Dinosaurs and all that rubbish
By Michael Foreman. Click here to buy.
There's more information about the Drawdown project and detail about all the proposed climate change solutions here.
Video
Climate Change Overview
The Lorax by Dr Seuss
What happened to Venus? Global warming.