Rainforests
This set of lesson plans looks at rainforests, with particular focus on the Amazon. Suitable across Key Stage 2 & of considerable value at Key...
Teachers
We have put together a number of valuable resources for you including lesson plans, printable fact sheets, videos and various downloads.
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Sustainable development
This suite of lessons looks at the environmental threats to our planet & provides plenty of involving interactive tasks to help children unders...
Wildlife in your local area
The curriculum encourages children to use the local environment to explore plants and animals in their habitat. This suite of lesson plans covers t...
The Greenhouse Effect
Here is a short video to explain the greenhouse effect. Great for teachers to use in lessons!
How is electricity made?
Film on how electricty is made. Take a look at how we generate electricity using coal, oil and gas, hydroelectric power and nuclear energy. See a...
Renewable Energy
Find out about renewable energy, including wind turbines, tidal turbines, solar power (photovoltaics, solar heating and solar power stations) and w...
Environment
Our planet is changing. We need to help it change for the better and we're asking for your help to do that!
Endangered Animals of the World
Endangered means to be under threat or near extinction. When a species/animal is endangered it means that they are disappearing fast or have a ver...
Rainforests
Rainforests are forests which grow in areas of high rainfall. Tropical rainforests are found between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capric...
Conservation Education 11 - Minibeasts
Spiders - aaaarrrggh! Slugs - yuk! Wasps - ouch! This is many people’s first reaction to the sight or mention of many of our minibeasts. The word ‘...
Rainforests presentation (to accompany lesson plan)
Presentation in PowerPoint format to accompany the Rainforests lesson plan.
Conservation Education 24 - Rainforests
Imagine that you’re in a thick, dark forest. It’s very hot and sticky and the sweat soaks your t-shirt. You can hear the sound of wild animals all ...