Kickstart your lesson with this simple and interactive Climate Change Starter Quiz! Designed to get pupils thinking about the environment, this quiz asks straightforward questions about climate change to activate prior knowledge and engage students from the first minute. This resource is perfect for Assessing what your pupils already know about climate change. Encouraging discussion and curiosity about environmental issues. Warming up the class at the start of a lesson in a fun, low-pressure way. This quiz includes multiple-choice questions and a challenge question at the end! This activity is accessible for a wide range of abilities and would work well in mixed-ability groupings. Have children grab a whiteboard and work individually or in pairs to disucss and answer the questions. Encourage class discussions between each question to get the pupils thinking about the topic! **Curricular links ** SOC 1-08a: I can consider ways of looking after my school or community and encourage others to care for their environment. SCN 1-12a: I can explore how humans impact the environment and can discuss ways to care for it. HWB 1-04a: I am aware of and can make choices that promote a healthy lifestyle. HWB 1-20a: I can discuss ways to care for the environment and can show that I care.

Description This worksheet is designed for KS1 pupils learning about the meaning of weather and climate, the way the climate can change and what humans can do to help. This worksheet can also be used at KS2 stage for pupils who require extra support. This worksheet Explains the difference between weather and climate Uses simple, age-appropriate language Includes matching and sorting Focuses on everyday actions that help or harm the environment Works perfectly as a starter or main lesson activity Includes a success criteria checklist **Curricular links ** SOC 1-08a: I can consider ways of looking after my school or community and encourage others to care for their environment. SCN 1-12a: I can explore how humans impact the environment and can discuss ways to care for it. HWB 1-04a: I am aware of and can make choices that promote a healthy lifestyle. HWB 1-20a: I can discuss ways to care for the environment and can show that I care.

** Resource Description** This complete, ready-to-use lesson pack introduces climate, weather, and caring for the environment in an age-appropriate and accessible way, designed specifically for Curriculum for Excellence Level 1 learners. The lesson supports pupils to understand the difference between weather and climate, recognise human actions that help or harm the planet, and reflect on simple ways they can care for their environment. Ideal for P2–P4, this pack includes clear differentiation, simple language, and visual activities, making it suitable for a wide range of learners including ASN and EAL. ** What’s Included** Starter quiz - short, engaging check of prior knowledge Learning intention & success criteria (child-friendly) Support worksheet (matching, sorting, tick-box tasks) Core worksheet (short answers and simple explanations) Help the Planet poster task (early finisher / creative task) Plenary / exit ticket options (quick assessment of learning) ** Learning Focus** Pupils will: Explore the difference between weather and climate Identify everyday actions that help or harm the environment Begin to understand their role in caring for the planet ** Curriculum for Excellence Links (Level 1)** Main Subject: Social Studies – People, Place and Environment SOC 1-08a – I can consider ways of looking after my school or community and encourage others to care for their environment SOC 1-12a – I can discuss how weather affects my life SOC 1-12b – I can describe how climate affects living things Cross-curricular links: Sciences: SCN 1-01a, SCN 1-12a Literacy: LIT 1-09a, LIT 1-10a Health & Wellbeing: HWB 1-04a, HWB 1-20a