We are currently in the midst of both a biodiversity crisis and a climate crisis, with the 2022 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report stating we must act ‘now or never’. But, can one crisis be solved without the other, or are both interlinked? Your students will decide. Born Free’s Great Debate provides teachers with the tools to engage their students in meaningful debates about key wildlife or environmental topics. Through this topic, students will have the opportunity to delve deeper into the issue of climate change, and decide whether we need to harness the power of nature in order to reduce, or even adapt, to its impact. Students will not only gain knowledge about the this topic, but also skills that will help them to research, frame and deliver an argument. Armed with these skills, young people are more equipped to take action to reduce their impact on the environment, and to encourage others to follow. Lesson one – Causes & Impacts Recap the causes and impacts of climate change, and examine the significance of 1.5°C. Lesson two – Climate Change & Wildlife Discover how wildlife helps us to mitigate against the impacts of climate change. Lesson three/ Homework – Research Research and frame opposing sides of the debate. Lesson four – The Great Debate Participate, listen and learn through a formal debate. Lesson five – Action Planning Identify calls to action and create a campaign to bring about local change.

Born Free’s educational events are free and perfect for school groups and home-educators. Join the Born Free team and a Youth Climate Activist to learn all about the 2021’s Climate Conference in Glasgow. Hear young people’s questions beinh answered and learn how you can influence policy-makers to prioritise the Climate Crisis.

About the project This project will explore the tribal culture of the Penan people of Malaysian Borneo and visit the critically endangered Bornean Orangutan – taking you on a journey to discover your own connection to the forest, through art. Through the project, we will be connecting children, using art and technology, with tribal culture as well as the plants and animals that live in the rainforest. By meeting the rainforest, John hopes that this will create a personal connection and bond to the rainforest and generate amazing pieces of art, along with lots of questions which can be answered by John himself as part of the live video broadcasts. John will be posting blogs and video diaries live from Borneo from 6th-18th September 2019 (but questions can be submitted during any lesson, at any time and videos will be uploaded in HD on his return). About John Dyer John Dyer is an English contemporary painter, focusing on colourful landscapes, architecture, gardens and notable events, especially in Cornwall. His naïve style makes his work accessible to all ages. About these resources These resources are designed for Key Stage 2 but they can easily be adapted for all Key Stages. All lessons are planned to take an hour, although there are plenty of opportunities to shorten or lengthen activities. The topic has many cross-curricular links that are highlighted below, with strong links to the Art and Design, Geography, Science, English, SMSC and Citizenship curriculums.

Chocolate: Are we sacrificing biodiversity for pleasure? An affordable luxury, a little treat or a much-anticipated indulgence after a long day, but should we be more aware of the true price of cocoa production to both wildlife and farmers? Born Free’s Great Debate aims to provide teachers with the tools to engage their students in meaningful debates about key wildlife or environmental topics. Students will not only gain knowledge about the debate topic, but also skills that will help them to research, frame and deliver an argument. Armed with these skills, young people are more equipped to take action such as reducing their impact on biodiversity and the environment, by making simple lifestyle changes, and encouraging others to follow. Lesson 1. The argument for cocoa production • To understand the social, economic and environmental benefits of cocoa production • To rank and justify the benefits of cocoa production. Lesson 2. The argument against cocoa production. • To understand the social, economic and environmental cost of cocoa production • To rank and justify the costs of cocoa production. Lesson 3. Researching the issue • To analyse a range of arguments • To summarise and organise material to support arguments with factual detail • To justify viewpoints. Lesson 4. The Great Debate • To speak confidently and effectively by participating in formal debates and structured discussions • To listen and learn from others. Lesson 5. Sustainable chocolate • To make sustainable choices and take action to reduce the impact on local and global biodiversity. Get in touch: education@bornfree.org.uk

KS2 Lesson on animal adaptations, focusing on wild animals kept as pets. Learning Objectives: To explain the different adaptations animals use to survive in the wild. To be able to identify how these adaptations provide an advantage in an animal’s natural habitat. Explain why some animals are not suitable as pets. Wild animals are perfectly adapted to life in their natural habitat. However, thousands of people across the UK now own an exotic or dangerous wild animal as a pet, including tigers, lions and primates. Through this standalone lesson learn about different wild animal adaptations and allow pupils to discuss whether they think wild animals should be kept as pets. If you like our resources, please leave a review! You can book free workshops from a member of the Born Free Education Team. Contact us at education@bornfree.org.uk

Chocolate: Are we sacrificing biodiversity for pleasure? An affordable luxury, a little treat or a much-anticipated indulgence after a long day, but should we be more aware of the true price of cocoa production to both wildlife and farmers? Born Free’s Great Debate aims to provide teachers with the tools to engage their students in meaningful debates about key wildlife or environmental topics. Students will not only gain knowledge about the debate topic, but also skills that will help them to research, frame and deliver an argument. Armed with these skills, young people are more equipped to take action such as reducing their impact on biodiversity and the environment, by making simple lifestyle changes, and encouraging others to follow. Lesson 1. The argument for cocoa production • To understand the social, economic and environmental benefits of cocoa production • To rank and justify the benefits of cocoa production. Lesson 2. The argument against cocoa production • To understand the social, economic and environmental cost of cocoa production • To rank and justify the costs of cocoa production. Lesson 3. Researching the issue • To analyse a range of arguments • To summarise and organise material to support arguments with factual detail • To justify viewpoints. Lesson 4. The Great Debate • To speak confidently and effectively by participating in formal debates and structured discussions • To listen and learn from others. Lesson 5. Sustainable chocolate • To make sustainable choices and take action to reduce the impact on local and global biodiversity. Get in touch: education@bornfree.org.uk

Chocolate: Are we sacrificing biodiversity for pleasure? An affordable luxury, a little treat or a much-anticipated indulgence after a long day, but should we be more aware of the true price of cocoa production to both wildlife and farmers? Born Free’s Great Debate aims to provide teachers with the tools to engage their students in meaningful debates about key wildlife or environmental topics. Students will not only gain knowledge about the debate topic, but also skills that will help them to research, frame and deliver an argument. Armed with these skills, young people are more equipped to take action such as reducing their impact on biodiversity and the environment, by making simple lifestyle changes, and encouraging others to follow. Lesson 1. The argument for cocoa production • To understand the social, economic and environmental benefits of cocoa production • To rank and justify the benefits of cocoa production. Lesson 2. The argument against cocoa production • To understand the social, economic and environmental cost of cocoa production • To rank and justify the costs of cocoa production. Lesson 3. Researching the issue • To analyse a range of arguments • To summarise and organise material to support arguments with factual detail • To justify viewpoints. Lesson 4. The Great Debate • To speak confidently and effectively by participating in formal debates and structured discussions • To listen and learn from others. Lesson 5. Sustainable chocolate • To make sustainable choices and take action to reduce the impact on local and global biodiversity. Get in touch: education@bornfree.org.uk

A set of fun, interactive sessions which will enable your students to learn all about one of our closest relatives - gorillas! Learn all about where gorillas can be found, their behaviour, and their importance in the natural landscape. Hear from a gorilla expert and learn to walk, talk and even eat like a gorilla, before getting messy with our gorilla digestion experiment. In this pack you will find: An assembly, with notes and PowerPoint Lesson 1 - If I were born a gorilla, with notes and PowerPoint Lesson 2 - Digestion and seed dispersal, with notes, PowerPoint and resources We’d love to know what you think of these resources, please leave us a review. Did you know? We run free workshops for schools in the UK. Find out more on the Born Free website.