Sustainability Lessons Pack KS3–KS4

Two sustainability lessons for KS3–KS4. Includes quizzes, videos, COP30 debate, item lifecycle activity and actions for climate change.

This sustainability lesson pack includes two complete, ready-to-teach lessons for KS3 and KS4. Both lessons contain engaging starters, quizzes, videos and discussion tasks designed to build students’ understanding of climate change, consumption, and global responsibility.

Perfect for PSHE, Geography, Science, tutor time or Eco-focus days.

KS3 Lesson: Sustainability & Consumption

Students explore what sustainability means and analyse how much “stuff” we own. They examine the lifecycle of an everyday item, tracing its production, transport, resources used, and environmental impact.
The lesson ends with an introduction to World Earth Hour, highlighting small positive actions students can take to help the planet.

Includes:

• Do now activity
• Sustainability quiz
• Videos explaining consumption and lifecycles
• Lifecycle mapping activity (research + diagram)
• Earth Hour reflection task

KS4 Lesson: COP30 & Climate Responsibility

A more advanced lesson introducing COP30, what was achieved, and why these global agreements matter. Students explore the complexity of climate responsibility and take part in a structured debate around the question:
“Who is responsible for ensuring we deliver on climate change—governments, companies, or individuals?”

Includes:

• Do It Now starter
• Climate action quiz
• COP30 explainer videos
• Guided debate questions
• Reflection on collective vs individual responsibility

Key Features Across Both Lessons

✔ Fully editable PowerPoints
✔ No planning required – ready to teach
✔ Starter tasks, quizzes, videos and reflection moments
✔ Encourages critical thinking and personal responsibility
✔ Perfect for Eco Days, PSHE, Geography and Citizenship lessons