The aim of these resources is to explain the dangers of consumerism and explore ethical ways of spending. There is an emphasis on inequalities and global responsibility. The main learning objectives are: To recognise the dangers of consumerism to the environment and people To consider spending habits and the concept of want versus need To follow the journey of items from the source to our shops and homes To understand the concept of carbon footprint and ways of reducing it To realise the environmental impact from the resources needed to make clothes (water) and technology (mined minerals) To explore the differences between the rich and the poor in society To research ethical consumerism and Fairtrade To think critically about spending habits and advertising The resources contain a level of differentiation, mainly contained in extension activities in the green coloured boxes, as well as some options for activities, such as cooking with Fairtrade ingredients. Our resources are aimed at age 9- 14 years old (Key Stages 2 & 3), and include differentiation. They support: Critical thinking skills Creativity Teamwork Experimentation Empathy Our resources can be used to embed ESDGC and PSE, and link to the following subject areas: Citizenship Geography Science (experiments) English Maths

Your Planet Your Future: Aimed at age 5 to 8 years (KS1-2). Over 50 pages of teaching content, including fun activities on the natural environment and climate change. Based on the United Nations’ 17 Goals for Sustainability, the booklet is fun and is engaging and age appropriate, and develops skills such as critical thinking, creativity, teamwork and experimentation. The topics are suitable for a range of subjects, including English, Maths, Science, Geography and Art. Includes a 12 months of nature outdoor activities section. It covers: Waste and landfill Reduce reuse recycle Clothes Plastic in the oceans Habitats and habitat loss Making a bug hotel How animals are good for the environment Water The water cycle Water usage and saving water Energy - renewable and Fossil fuels How to save energy Eco quiz 12 months of ature Our Aim Our aim is to provide resources that give children knowledge and awareness of sustainability, the natural environment, and the climate change emergency we are facing. We want children to be connected to nature and the environment. The goal is to provide fun and engaging activities that make children think about the impact of their own and others’ actions, and to encourage them to become empathetic, caring individuals. They should realise how, though creativity and critical thinking, they can help find solutions to problems that can help humanity and the planet. The resources will help develop the following skills: Critical thinking Creativity Teamwork Experimentation While covering a range of subjects, including: Environemtal Studies English Maths Science Geography Art The resources are aimed at ages 5+ but will include extension activities to push older children.

Free downloadable set of worksheets for KS1 to go with the children’s book ‘Rambo and the Perils of Plastic’