Resources for Teaching about Climate Change

The organisations shown below have programmes that encourage a whole school-approach to tackling climate change and sustainable development, ranging from energy audits to practical ideas that children and parents can get involved in.

Do individual choices make a difference? Yes they do, and it's even better if we all work together.

Sustainable schools

A web site that introduces the principles of sustainable development and how to embed it into school life. There is information for the leadership team, the management team, teachers and parents. Also available are on-line tools to assist in auditing, benchmarking and environmental assessment.

www.teachernet.gov.uk
/sustainableschools/

Walking bus

A walking bus helps to reduce congestion and is a healthy alternative to the 'school run'. The Walking Bus guide gives information on how to set up a walking bus scheme. The Kia-sponsored scheme gives information and also support for equipment such as high-visibility vests.

www.thewalkingbus.co.uk
www.kia.co.uk/walkingbus.asp

Learning through Landscapes

Learning through Landscapes assist schools to improve their outdoor spaces as a resource for teaching and learning. LTL can provide training, resources and support.

www.ltl.org.uk

Eco Schools

The Eco-Schools programme helps schools to look at how they operate and to become become more sustainable.

The scheme encourages children to engage in the whole process, including monitoring, action planning and decision-making. This helps to develop a sense of responsibility for the school environment and local area.

www.eco-schools.org.uk

National Energy Foundation

Information on energy-saving and renewable energies. The school section has classroom activities as well as a link to funding opportunities for the installation of reneweable energy sources in schools.

www.nef.org.uk

Carbon saving trust

Organisation that offers advice and financial support to organisations in helping reduce their energy requirements. Mostly aimed at commercial businesses but also applicable to schools.

www.carbontrust.co.uk