A free KS3 activity exploring why wildfires are becoming more frequent on UK moorland and heathland, from the Peak District to the Scottish Highlands. Comes as a two-page pack: a pupil worksheet and a facilitator script, ready to deliver with no extra prep. Most classroom wildfire content jumps straight to Australia or California. This activity keeps it local: pupils explore the fire triangle (fuel, heat, oxygen), sequence how a UK wildfire actually builds and spreads, and unpack the fact that around 90% of UK wildfires are started by people, not lightning, which turns the ending into a genuinely hopeful, prevention-focused discussion rather than a doom-laden one. Fits naturally into KS3 Geography’s natural hazards topic (a standard Year 8 unit), and lines up directly with AQA GCSE Geography’s “Fires in nature” spec point (3.1.5.6) for schools that have chosen that option, covering causes, conditions, impacts, and responses. Part of the free Ground Level classroom resource series from Not Yet Zero. No specialist geography or fire-science knowledge needed to deliver it confidently, the facilitator script covers the background and the answers.

free, ready-to-use KS3 activity explaining the greenhouse effect through a two-page format: one pupil worksheet and one facilitator script. Designed for science or geography lessons where pupils need a clear, accurate model of how greenhouse gases trap heat, without requiring specialist subject knowledge from the person delivering it. The pupil sheet walks students through the mechanics of the greenhouse effect step by step, using accessible language rather than dense scientific terminology, so it also works well as a cover lesson or supply resource. The facilitator script gives the teacher everything they need to lead the discussion confidently, including prompts for common misconceptions pupils bring to this topic. This greenhouse effect activity is part of the free Ground Level classroom resource series from Not Yet Zero, built for teachers who want climate and sustainability content that’s factually solid and classroom-ready without extra prep time. No registration or sign-up required beyond the standard Tes download. Suitable for KS3 science, geography, or PSHE contexts covering climate change fundamentals.

A free KS3 activity teaching pupils to critically evaluate environmental claims in advertising and media, commonly known as greenwashing. Comes as a two-page pack: a pupil worksheet with real-style examples to analyse, and a facilitator script to guide the discussion. This activity sits at the intersection of media literacy and sustainability education, ideal for PSHE, English, or Citizenship lessons where critical thinking about advertising and misinformation is on the curriculum. Pupils learn to spot vague or unverifiable environmental claims (“eco-friendly,” “natural,” “sustainable”) and understand why specificity matters when a company makes green claims. Part of the free Ground Level series from Not Yet Zero. No prior sustainability teaching experience needed to deliver it confidently, the script covers what to say and how to handle pupil questions. Good fit for schools embedding media literacy or advertising standards into their PSHE or English curriculum, or as a stand-alone critical thinking lesson.

A free KS2 Religious Education activity exploring the concept of stewardship, the idea of humans as caretakers of the natural world, found across multiple faith traditions. Structured as a two-page resource: pupil worksheet plus facilitator script. Written for RE lessons that connect faith perspectives to environmental responsibility without being preachy or one-sided. The facilitator script helps teachers introduce stewardship as a shared idea across different belief systems, giving pupils a way into environmental topics through a faith and values lens rather than pure science. Part of the free Ground Level classroom resource series from Not Yet Zero, built for primary teachers who want RE content that’s ready to pick up and deliver, no additional research needed. Fits KS2 RE units on caring for creation, faith and the environment, or as a cross-curricular link between RE and eco-council/school values work.

A free, ready-to-read primary assembly script built around a single character’s small decision, rather than a lecture on climate statistics. Delivered as a straightforward script, no slides or preparation required, so any member of staff can pick it up and lead it. One Small Step is designed to introduce the idea that individual action matters without overclaiming or guilt-tripping pupils. It works as a gentle term-opener or a stand-alone assembly when you want to touch on sustainability themes without turning it into a doom-laden lecture. Part of a set of four free story-led climate assemblies from Not Yet Zero (Ground Level series), each usable independently. Runs to standard assembly length and needs no specialist climate knowledge to deliver. Ideal for primary schools looking for climate-themed assembly content that’s emotionally appropriate for young children and easy for any staff member to lead at short notice.