Born Free’s Great Debate. Plastic: Whose responsibility? Plastic isn’t, in itself, the problem. It’s what we do with it. We are already unable to cope with the amount of plastic we generate, with severe environmental consequences. Ultimately, who should take responsibility? Born Free’s Great Debate aims to give young people the chance to deepen their understanding of the issue of plastic pollution, the stakeholders involved and how the problem can be tackled, through collaboration, research, debates, discussion and even undertaking their own campaigns. Download and access our free debate pack, including five individual lesson plans, resources and activities Lesson One – The power of plastics Identify and distinguish the origin and properties of various plastics Lesson Two – What are the problems with plastics? Discuss the impact of plastic pollution on our world and the importance of biodiversity Lesson Three – Researching the stakeholders Investigate and report on key stakeholders involved in plastic pollution production Lesson Four – Preparing to debate Analyse arguments and summarise material to support arguments with factual detail Lesson Five – The Great Debate Participate, listen, and learn through formal debates and structured discussions The topic of plastic pollution has many cross-curricular links, with strong links to the Key Stage 3 Science, English, Geography, Citizenship and SMSC curriculums. Therefore, it can be delivered within a subject, as part of an SMSC or Citizenship programme, or as a cross-curricular activity. The four to five lesson programme consists of sessions that are planned to take an hour, although there are opportunities to shorten or lengthen them. Please see the end of the document for a detailed list of curriculum links. Get in touch: education@bornfree.org.uk

A short unit of work designed for Key Stage 2 on elephants and the ivory trade. Each lesson is planned to take an hour, although there is plenty of opportunity to shorten or lengthen activities. This topic has many cross-curricular links, with strong links to the Science, English Geography, SMSC and Citizenship curriculums. Context: Elephants are in crisis. A century ago there were an estimated five million elephants in Africa. Today, there are less than half a million. An average of 55 elephants are killed by poachers every day for their tusks. That’s about one every 25 minutes. Many experts have predicted that, unless poaching can be effectively addressed, elephants could all but disappear from many of Africa’s wild places in the coming decades. Born Free has been campaigning for a global ban on the trade in ivory since 1989. Our field work means we have experienced first-hand the brutal aftermath of poaching and the pressures that elephants face. We carry out crucial work in Cameroon, Ethiopia and Kenya to support the monitoring and protection of wild elephant populations, gaining invaluable insights to their behaviour and undeniable intelligence. Lesson 1 - Incredible elephants. To share knowledge of elephants To understand how elephants and humans share similar characteristics To create a poem entitled ‘Incredible Elephants’ Lesson 2 - The ivory trade To explain why ivory is in demand To explain the causes and effects of the international trade in illegal ivory To begin to identify solutions to the illegal trade in ivory. Lesson 3 - Solutions To describe why elephants are an important species that need protecting To evaluate a range of ways of protecting elephants To write a persuasive speech for a targeted audience. If you find these resources useful, please leave a review. Many thanks for checking out our materials! To find out more about Born Free’s Education Programme, email education@bornfree.org.uk

A short unit of work designed for Key Stage 3 on wild animals performing in circuses. Each lesson is planned to take an hour, although there are plenty of opportunities to shorten or lengthen activities. This topic has many cross-curricular links, with strong links to the Science, English, Geography, SMSC and Citizenship curriculums. Lesson 1. Animal Adaptations To describe how different organisms are adapted to their environment To explain why organisms succeed best in their own natural environments Lesson 2. A day in the life of a tiger To compare the life of a tiger in the wild with one in a circus To write a diary entry entitled ‘A day in the life of a tiger’. Lesson 3. Should all wild animals in circuses be banned? To understand the arguments for and against banning wild animals in circuses To form an opinion To write a persuasive letter. Context: Globally, thousands of wild animals are used in circuses and forced to perform demeaning and unnatural tricks to entertain the public. The welfare of both domesticated and wild animals are often severely compromised in a circus environment. Born Free is wholly opposed to the use of wild animals in circuses and considers the practice to be unethical. There is overwhelming evidence of compromised animal welfare in the circus environment. Born Free works across the UK and Europe to bring an end to the use of wild animals in circuses and supports international campaign partners in their efforts. Where possible, Born Free rescues animals from appalling conditions in circuses. Over the years we have rescued and rehomed several big cats from circuses in France, Bulgaria, Italy and Germany. We provide them with high standard lifetime care in sanctuaries. However, these are the lucky ones. If you find these resources useful, please leave a review. Many thanks for checking out our materials! Any questions, contact us education@bornfree.org.uk

An assembly for all key stages on incredible elephants and the ivory trade. This topic has many cross-curricular links, with strong links to the Science, English Geography, SMSC and Citizenship curriculums. Context: Elephants are in crisis. A century ago there were an estimated five million elephants in Africa. Today, there are less than half a million. An average of 55 elephants are killed by poachers every day for their tusks. That’s about one every 25 minutes. Many experts have predicted that, unless poaching can be effectively addressed, elephants could all but disappear from many of Africa’s wild places in the coming decades. Born Free has been campaigning for a global ban on the trade in ivory since 1989. Our field work means we have experienced first-hand the brutal aftermath of poaching and the pressures that elephants face. We carry out crucial work in Cameroon, Ethiopia and Kenya to support the monitoring and protection of wild elephant populations, gaining invaluable insights to their behaviour and undeniable intelligence. If you find these resources useful, please leave a review. Many thanks for checking out our materials!

A short unit of work designed for Key Stage 3 on elephants and the ivory trade. Each lesson is planned to take an hour, although there is plenty of opportunity to shorten or lengthen activities. This topic has many cross-curricular links, with strong links to the Science, English Geography, SMSC and Citizenship curriculums. Context: Elephants are in crisis. A century ago there were an estimated five million elephants in Africa. Today, there are less than half a million. An average of 55 elephants are killed by poachers every day for their tusks. That’s about one every 25 minutes. Many experts have predicted that, unless poaching can be effectively addressed, elephants could all but disappear from many of Africa’s wild places in the coming decades. Born Free has been campaigning for a global ban on the trade in ivory since 1989. Our field work means we have experienced first-hand the brutal aftermath of poaching and the pressures that elephants face. We carry out crucial work in Cameroon, Ethiopia and Kenya to support the monitoring and protection of wild elephant populations, gaining invaluable insights to their behaviour and undeniable intelligence. Lesson 1 - Incredible elephants. To share knowledge of elephants To understand how elephants and humans share similar characteristics To create a poem entitled ‘Incredible Elephants’ Lesson 2 - The ivory trade To explain why ivory is in demand To explain the causes and effects of the international trade in illegal ivory To begin to identify solutions to the illegal trade in ivory. Lesson 3 - Solutions To describe why elephants are an important species that need protecting To evaluate a range of ways of protecting elephants To write a persuasive speech for a targeted audience. If you find these resources useful, please leave a review. Many thanks for checking out our materials! To find out more about Born Free’s Education Programme, email education@bornfree.org.uk

Born Free’s Great Debate. Plastic: Whose responsibility? Plastic isn’t, in itself, the problem. It’s what we do with it. We are already unable to cope with the amount of plastic we generate, with severe environmental consequences. Ultimately, who should take responsibility? Born Free’s Great Debate aims to give young people the chance to deepen their understanding of the issue of plastic pollution, the stakeholders involved and how the problem can be tackled, through collaboration, research, debates, discussion and even undertaking their own campaigns. Download and access our free debate pack, including five individual lesson plans, resources and activities Lesson One – The power of plastics Identify and distinguish the origin and properties of various plastics Lesson Two – What are the problems with plastics? Discuss the impact of plastic pollution on our world and the importance of biodiversity Lesson Three – Researching the stakeholders Investigate and report on key stakeholders involved in plastic pollution production Lesson Four – Preparing to debate Analyse arguments and summarise material to support arguments with factual detail Lesson Five – The Great Debate Participate, listen, and learn through formal debates and structured discussions The topic of plastic pollution has many cross-curricular links, with strong links to the Key Stage 2 Science, English, Geography, Citizenship and SMSC curriculums. Therefore, it can be delivered within a subject, as part of an SMSC or Citizenship programme, or as a cross-curricular activity. The four to five lesson programme consists of sessions that are planned to take an hour, although there are opportunities to shorten or lengthen them. Please see the end of the document for a detailed list of curriculum links. Get in touch: education@bornfree.org.uk

Born Free’s Great Debate. Plastic: Whose responsibility? Plastic isn’t, in itself, the problem. It’s what we do with it. We are already unable to cope with the amount of plastic we generate, with severe environmental consequences. Ultimately, who should take responsibility? Born Free’s Great Debate aims to give young people the chance to deepen their understanding of the issue of plastic pollution, the stakeholders involved and how the problem can be tackled, through collaboration, research, debates, discussion and even undertaking their own campaigns. Download and access our free debate pack, including five individual lesson plans, resources and activities Lesson One – The power of plastics Identify and distinguish the origin and properties of various plastics Lesson Two – What are the problems with plastics? Discuss the impact of plastic pollution on our world and the importance of biodiversity Lesson Three – Researching the stakeholders Investigate and report on key stakeholders involved in plastic pollution production Lesson Four – Preparing to debate Analyse arguments and summarise material to support arguments with factual detail Lesson Five – The Great Debate Participate, listen, and learn through formal debates and structured discussions The topic of plastic pollution has many cross-curricular links, with strong links to the Key Stage 4 Science, English, Geography, Citizenship and SMSC curriculums. Therefore, it can be delivered within a subject, as part of an SMSC or Citizenship programme, or as a cross-curricular activity. The four to five lesson programme consists of sessions that are planned to take an hour, although there are opportunities to shorten or lengthen them. Please see the end of the document for a detailed list of curriculum links. Get in touch: education@bornfree.org.uk

Orcas and the Ocean - KS2 Lesson Learning Objectives: To understand the difference between the life of a wild and a captive orca To explore whether orca should be kept in captivity or not To begin to understand some of the threats facing the ocean. KS2 curriculum links: Science - Animals including humans, Living things and their habitats, evolution and inheritance Citizenship - Developing confidence and responsibility and making the most of their abilities, Preparing to play an active role as citizens. SMSC and British Values - An understanding of how citizens can influence decision-making through the democratic process. Born Free is committed to protecting threatened species in their natural habitats and preventing animal suffering by building sustainable systems for co-existence. In order to enable lasting behaviour change in support of animal welfare and wildlife conservation we raise the profile and importance of these issues with policymakers, the wider public and other stakeholders in the UK, Europe and further afield, through education and advocacy.

A century ago there were an estimated 100,000 tigers across Asia. Since then, numbers have collapsed by 96% to around 4,000. Born Free has created a short unit of work designed for Key Stage 2 on tigers, including their characteristics, habitats and the threats that they face. Each lesson is planned to take an hour, although there are plenty of opportunities to shorten or lengthen activities. This topic has many cross-curricular links, with strong links to the Science, English, Geography, SMSC and Citizenship curriculums. Lesson 1. Where do tigers live? • To describe where tigers live. • To understand how a tiger plays an important role in food chains. Lesson 2. Tiger characteristics • To describe how tigers are adapted to their environment. • To create a poem or poster entitled ‘Tremendous Tigers!’. Lesson 3. Tigers under threat • To explain why tigers are endangered species. • To create a news report about a subspecies of tiger. Lesson 4. A day in the life of a tiger. • To compare the life of a tiger in the wild with one in a circus. • To write a diary entry entitled ‘A day in the life of a tiger’. Lesson 5. A future for people and wildlife. • To understand the meaning of coexistence. • To create a poster to explain how human-wildlife conflict can be reduced. If you find these resources useful, please leave a review. Many thanks for checking out our materials!

Created by Born Free, to accompany a zoo visit, this resource pack provides pupils and teachers with the information they need to understand the issues of keeping wild animals in zoos. Pupils can then evaluate their own relationship with zoos and think critically as to whether wild animals should be kept in captivity. Included within this resource pack: Two full in-class lesson plans Accompanying presentations, worksheets and posters Notes on how to approach a class visit to zoo, or other captive facility A range of suggested follow-up activities Please leave a review. Your feedback helps us to continue to deliver high quality content, free of charge. Any questions? Contact us education@bornfree.org.uk

Wildlife and Farming: What does the future look like for cattle farming? Demand for beef and dairy products continues to rise around the world. Yet with 39% of Earth’s habitable land already used for livestock farming, and some farming methods causing damage to habitats, water courses and the climate, can we continue to farm cattle in the same way, or do we need to reduce our consumption? 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 one – Land Conversion & Deforestation Animal agriculture has changed over time, but what impact does this have on wild habitats? Lesson two – Pollution & Climate Change Identify some of the environmental costs of intensive cattle farming. Lesson three – Biodiversity Loss Understand the effect that intensive cattle farms can have on biodiversity and that different farming techniques can have different impacts. Lesson four – Holding the Debate Participate, listen and learn through a formal debate. Lesson five – Action Planning Identify calls to action for a campaign and make a plan to bring about local change.

To celebrate Born Free’s Year Of The Lion we have created this lesson pack to increase pupils’ knowledge of one of the world’s most iconic big cats, the lion. Pupils will learn about the stories of individual lions, both in the wild, and rescued from captive conditions by Born Free. This resource pack has been designed to accompany a visit to our Born Free Forever exhibition, which toured the UK throughout 2022 before its final destination at Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa in Hampshire. However, if you are unable to visit the exhibition, this pack can still be used for in-class learning. Included within this resource pack: A full in-class lesson plan Accompanying presentation and worksheets A range of suggested follow-up activities For those learning in-class, we have included additional images resources so pupils can participate in all the activities. Please leave a review. Your feedback helps us to continue to deliver high quality content, free of charge. Any questions? Contact us education@bornfree.org.uk

Learn some new facts about wildlife and find out about the threats facing some of the world’s most iconic species. This assembly focuses on the threats facing four different animals: African savanna elephants Tigers Orcas Hedgehogs Included in the detailed teacher notes are facts about each animal, the threats facing them as well as things we can all do to help protect wildlife living around us. Learning Objectives: To share knowledge of selected species To understand the threats facing a range of wildlife species If you find these resources useful, please leave a review. Many thanks for checking out our materials! For more information about Born Free’s UK Education Programme, please email education@bornfree.org.uk

Wildlife and Farming: What does the future look like for cattle farming? Demand for beef and dairy products continues to rise around the world. Yet with 39% of Earth’s habitable land already used for livestock farming, and some farming methods causing damage to habitats, water courses and the climate, can we continue to farm cattle in the same way, or do we need to reduce our consumption? 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 one – Land Conversion & Deforestation Animal agriculture has changed over time, but what impact does this have on wild habitats? Lesson two – Pollution & Climate Change Identify some of the environmental costs of intensive cattle farming. Lesson three – Biodiversity Loss Understand the effect that intensive cattle farms can have on biodiversity and that different farming techniques can have different impacts. Lesson four – Holding the Debate Participate, listen and learn through a formal debate. Lesson five – Action Planning Identify calls to action for a campaign and make a plan to bring about local change. There is also the opportunity to extend this study and look more closely into animal welfare and water usage on cattle farms.

Wildlife and Farming: What does the future look like for cattle farming? Demand for beef and dairy products continues to rise around the world. Yet with 39% of Earth’s habitable land already used for livestock farming, and some farming methods causing damage to habitats, water courses and the climate, can we continue to farm cattle in the same way, or do we need to reduce our consumption? 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 one – Land Conversion & Deforestation Animal agriculture has changed over time, but what impact does this have on wild habitats? Lesson two – Pollution & Climate Change Identify some of the environmental costs of intensive cattle farming. Lesson three – Biodiversity Loss Understand the effect that intensive cattle farms can have on biodiversity and that different farming techniques can have different impacts. Lesson four – Holding the Debate Participate, listen and learn through a formal debate. Lesson five – Action Planning Identify calls to action for a campaign and make a plan to bring about local change. There is also the opportunity to extend this study and look more closely into animal welfare and water usage on cattle farms.

This workshop uses the true story of Pole Pole the elephant to encourage pupils to consider if animals should be given the same rights as humans. Pupils work in small groups to represent the three main stakeholders (a UK zoo, an African government and Pole Pole) involved in bringing Pole Pole from Africa to the UK. Each group gives their views in a debate/discussion and the pupils can then vote whether she should stay in Africa or go to the zoo. The real story is then told and pupils are encouraged to think about the feelings of animals in zoos. These resources are designed for Key Stage 2 but they can easily be adapted for all Key Stages. This workshop is planned to take approximately two hours, or can be taken as either one or two sessions. This topic has many cross-curricular links that are highlighted below, with strong links to the Science, English, Geography, SMSC and Citizenship curriculums. Please leave us a review, or email any questions to education@bornfree.org.uk

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.

A short unit of work designed for Key Stage 2 on wild animals performing in circuses. Each lesson is planned to take an hour, although there are plenty of opportunities to shorten or lengthen activities. This topic has many cross-curricular links, with strong links to the Science, English, Geography, SMSC and Citizenship curriculums. Lesson 1. Animal Adaptations To describe how different organisms are adapted to their environment To explain why organisms succeed best in their own natural environments Lesson 2. A day in the life of a tiger To compare the life of a tiger in the wild with one in a circus To write a diary entry entitled ‘A day in the life of a tiger’. Lesson 3. Should all wild animals in circuses be banned? To understand the arguments for and against banning wild animals in circuses To form an opinion To write a persuasive letter. Context: Globally, thousands of wild animals are used in circuses and forced to perform demeaning and unnatural tricks to entertain the public. The welfare of both domesticated and wild animals are often severely compromised in a circus environment. Born Free is wholly opposed to the use of wild animals in circuses and considers the practice to be unethical. There is overwhelming evidence of compromised animal welfare in the circus environment. Born Free works across the UK and Europe to bring an end to the use of wild animals in circuses and supports international campaign partners in their efforts. Where possible, Born Free rescues animals from appalling conditions in circuses. Over the years we have rescued and rehomed several big cats from circuses in France, Bulgaria, Italy and Germany. We provide them with high standard lifetime care in sanctuaries. However, these are the lucky ones. If you find these resources useful, please leave a review. If you have any further questions, or would like to find out more about our UK Education Programme, do get in touch at education@bornfree.org.uk . Many thanks for checking out our materials!

Join Born Free and Youth Ambassador, Katie Marshall, to discover why exotic pets do not cope well in our homes. Find out more about exotic pets living in the UK and how the exotic pet trade impact’s the survival of species in the wild.

Through interactive games and tasks, students will learn about and embody animals living in the wild or in captivity, in order to understand their feelings, needs and to develop empathy towards them. This resource pack can be used as a standalone lesson or as a springboard to wider debates around zoos and keeping animals in captivity. In this pack: A3 Wild Animal Fact Sheets A3 Captive Animal Fact Sheets A3 Bingo Card Sheets Bingo Resource Cards A4 Quiz Sheets A4 Quiz Answer Sheets A4 Day in the Life Of… Diary Worksheets Walking Pass If you would like to find out more about Born Free or our UK Education Programme, please contact us: education@bornfree.org.uk