Climate Change & Caring for the Environment - Level 1 CfE Lesson Pack

** 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**

1. Starter quiz - short, engaging check of prior knowledge
2. Learning intention & success criteria (child-friendly)
3. Support worksheet (matching, sorting, tick-box tasks)
4. Core worksheet (short answers and simple explanations)
5. Help the Planet poster task (early finisher / creative task)
6. 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