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Born Free works to stop individual wildlife suffering & protect threatened species in the wild. We create resource packs, aimed at KS2 to KS4, that include full lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations and activities, and detailed links to the National Curriculum. Our cross-curricular resources aim to develop a range of skills, including; decision making, debating, speech writing, performing, presenting, persuasive writing, questioning, reporting and data analysis.

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Born Free works to stop individual wildlife suffering & protect threatened species in the wild. We create resource packs, aimed at KS2 to KS4, that include full lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations and activities, and detailed links to the National Curriculum. Our cross-curricular resources aim to develop a range of skills, including; decision making, debating, speech writing, performing, presenting, persuasive writing, questioning, reporting and data analysis.
A Wild Life Vs A Captive Life
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A Wild Life Vs A Captive Life

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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
Do We Really Need All This Stuff? Born Free's Great Debate For KS3
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Do We Really Need All This Stuff? Born Free's Great Debate For KS3

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Our consumer habits are at the heart of the planet’s environmental crisis. Whether contributing to climate change through factory emissions and transportation, or impacting biodiversity through pollution and waste materials, our need to own the latest electronic device or follow the latest fashion trend has led us to consume natural resources at a rate that far exceeds the planet’s capacity to renew them. Through this topic, students will h delve deeper into the issue of overconsumption and decide whether we can carry on as we are, or whether we need to drastically change our ways in order to protect our planet and its wildlife, and if so, whose responsibility is it to bring about that change? 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. 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 – Our Consumer Habits Discuss key terms around consumption and look at what drives us to consume goods and services. Lesson two – The Impacts Of Overconsumption Discover the impacts of the fashion and electronics industry on the environment, people and wildlife. Lesson three/ Homework – Research Research and frame opposing sides of the debate. Is it the responsibility of decision makers and companies to curb our consumption, or down to us as individuals? 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.
Do We Really Need All This Stuff? Born Free's Great Debate For KS2
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Do We Really Need All This Stuff? Born Free's Great Debate For KS2

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Our consumer habits are at the heart of the planet’s environmental crisis. Whether contributing to climate change through factory emissions and transportation, or impacting biodiversity through pollution and waste materials, our need to own the latest electronic device or follow the latest fashion trend has led us to consume natural resources at a rate that far exceeds the planet’s capacity to renew them. Through this topic, students will h delve deeper into the issue of overconsumption and decide whether we can carry on as we are, or whether we need to drastically change our ways in order to protect our planet and its wildlife, and if so, whose responsibility is it to bring about that change? 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. 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 – Our Consumer Habits Discuss key terms around consumption and look at what drives us to consume goods and services. Lesson two – The Impacts Of Overconsumption Discover the impacts of the fashion and electronics industry on the environment, people and wildlife. Lesson three/ Homework – Research Research and frame opposing sides of the debate. Is it the responsibility of decision makers and companies to curb our consumption, or down to us as individuals? 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.
Autism and Nature - All About Elephants - SEND Resources
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Autism and Nature - All About Elephants - SEND Resources

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Created by Born Free and Autism and Nature, this in-depth pack of resources teaches students with autism or special educational needs and disabilities all about elephants and amazing wildlife living on our doorsteps. The pack also contains guidance and resources to support students when undertaking a visiting a UK woodland, or participating in a Forest School sessions. Included within this resource pack: Four full in-class creative lesson plans, all about elephants One in-class lesson, about UK woodland species Accompanying presentations and teaching resources A range of elephant and woodland colouring sheets, with accompanying Widgit symbols A range of Widgit instruction sheets for students Advice for teachers on running a woodland visit with students 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 Kindly supported by the Volox Trust
Should We Keep Wild Animals In Captivity?
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Should We Keep Wild Animals In Captivity?

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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
Born Free Webinar: What Is COP26?
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Born Free Webinar: What Is COP26?

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Born Free’s educational events are free and perfect for school groups and home-educators. Join the Born Free team and a Youth Climate Activist to learn all about the 2021’s Climate Conference in Glasgow. Hear young people’s questions beinh answered and learn how you can influence policy-makers to prioritise the Climate Crisis.
Last Chance to Paint. Chapter 2: Person of the Forest - Borneo
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Last Chance to Paint. Chapter 2: Person of the Forest - Borneo

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About the project This project will explore the tribal culture of the Penan people of Malaysian Borneo and visit the critically endangered Bornean Orangutan – taking you on a journey to discover your own connection to the forest, through art. Through the project, we will be connecting children, using art and technology, with tribal culture as well as the plants and animals that live in the rainforest. By meeting the rainforest, John hopes that this will create a personal connection and bond to the rainforest and generate amazing pieces of art, along with lots of questions which can be answered by John himself as part of the live video broadcasts. John will be posting blogs and video diaries live from Borneo from 6th-18th September 2019 (but questions can be submitted during any lesson, at any time and videos will be uploaded in HD on his return). About John Dyer John Dyer is an English contemporary painter, focusing on colourful landscapes, architecture, gardens and notable events, especially in Cornwall. His naïve style makes his work accessible to all ages. About these resources These resources are designed for Key Stage 2 but they can easily be adapted for all Key Stages. All lessons are planned to take an hour, although there are plenty of opportunities to shorten or lengthen activities. The topic has many cross-curricular links that are highlighted below, with strong links to the Art and Design, Geography, Science, English, SMSC and Citizenship curriculums.
Chocolate: Are we sacrificing biodiversity for pleasure? Born Free's Great Debate for KS2
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Chocolate: Are we sacrificing biodiversity for pleasure? Born Free's Great Debate for KS2

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Chocolate: Are we sacrificing biodiversity for pleasure? An affordable luxury, a little treat or a much-anticipated indulgence after a long day, but should we be more aware of the true price of cocoa production to both wildlife and farmers? 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 1. The argument for cocoa production • To understand the social, economic and environmental benefits of cocoa production • To rank and justify the benefits of cocoa production. Lesson 2. The argument against cocoa production. • To understand the social, economic and environmental cost of cocoa production • To rank and justify the costs of cocoa production. Lesson 3. Researching the issue • To analyse a range of arguments • To summarise and organise material to support arguments with factual detail • To justify viewpoints. Lesson 4. The Great Debate • To speak confidently and effectively by participating in formal debates and structured discussions • To listen and learn from others. Lesson 5. Sustainable chocolate • To make sustainable choices and take action to reduce the impact on local and global biodiversity. Get in touch: education@bornfree.org.uk
Animal Adaptations - Should Wild Animals Be Kept As Pets?
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Animal Adaptations - Should Wild Animals Be Kept As Pets?

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KS2 Lesson on animal adaptations, focusing on wild animals kept as pets. Learning Objectives: To explain the different adaptations animals use to survive in the wild. To be able to identify how these adaptations provide an advantage in an animal’s natural habitat. Explain why some animals are not suitable as pets. Wild animals are perfectly adapted to life in their natural habitat. However, thousands of people across the UK now own an exotic or dangerous wild animal as a pet, including tigers, lions and primates. Through this standalone lesson learn about different wild animal adaptations and allow pupils to discuss whether they think wild animals should be kept as pets. If you like our resources, please leave a review! You can book free workshops from a member of the Born Free Education Team. Contact us at education@bornfree.org.uk
Assembly - Elephants in Crisis. The Ivory Trade. Born Free Foundation.
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Assembly - Elephants in Crisis. The Ivory Trade. Born Free Foundation.

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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!
Elephants in Crisis - The Ivory Trade. Scheme of work for KS2.
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Elephants in Crisis - The Ivory Trade. Scheme of work for KS2.

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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
Orcas and the Ocean
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Orcas and the Ocean

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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.
Plastic: Whose responsibility? Born Free's Great Debate for KS3
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Plastic: Whose responsibility? Born Free's Great Debate for KS3

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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
Last Chance to Paint 3: Precious Africa
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Last Chance to Paint 3: Precious Africa

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Last Chance to Paint is a collaboration between artist John Dyer, Born Free and the Eden Project, and encourages children to create their own piece of art, inspired by John’s journeys around the world. Chapter 3 is linked to the KS2 national curriculum in art & design, music, science, English, geography, citizenship and SMSC and offers opportunities for an Africa Project. This project offers a range of classroom-based interactive learning experiences to bring the vibrant sights and sounds of the different habitats and ecosystems to life, and highlight the threats faced by the people, plants and animals who live there. Home to the Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, rhino and buffalo), Kenya inspires visions of wide-open savannahs, soaring mountains and tribal culture. Despite these idyllic images, co-existence is not easy, with increasing human populations, shrinking habitats and climate change pushing people and wildlife ever closer together.
Plastic: Whose responsibility? Born Free's Great Debate for KS2
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Plastic: Whose responsibility? Born Free's Great Debate for KS2

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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
Plastic: Whose responsibility? Born Free's Great Debate for KS4
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Plastic: Whose responsibility? Born Free's Great Debate for KS4

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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
Chocolate: Are we sacrificing biodiversity for pleasure? Born Free's Great Debate for KS3
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Chocolate: Are we sacrificing biodiversity for pleasure? Born Free's Great Debate for KS3

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Chocolate: Are we sacrificing biodiversity for pleasure? An affordable luxury, a little treat or a much-anticipated indulgence after a long day, but should we be more aware of the true price of cocoa production to both wildlife and farmers? 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 1. The argument for cocoa production • To understand the social, economic and environmental benefits of cocoa production • To rank and justify the benefits of cocoa production. Lesson 2. The argument against cocoa production • To understand the social, economic and environmental cost of cocoa production • To rank and justify the costs of cocoa production. Lesson 3. Researching the issue • To analyse a range of arguments • To summarise and organise material to support arguments with factual detail • To justify viewpoints. Lesson 4. The Great Debate • To speak confidently and effectively by participating in formal debates and structured discussions • To listen and learn from others. Lesson 5. Sustainable chocolate • To make sustainable choices and take action to reduce the impact on local and global biodiversity. Get in touch: education@bornfree.org.uk
Chocolate: Are we sacrificing biodiversity for pleasure? Born Free's Great Debate for KS4
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Chocolate: Are we sacrificing biodiversity for pleasure? Born Free's Great Debate for KS4

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Chocolate: Are we sacrificing biodiversity for pleasure? An affordable luxury, a little treat or a much-anticipated indulgence after a long day, but should we be more aware of the true price of cocoa production to both wildlife and farmers? 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 1. The argument for cocoa production • To understand the social, economic and environmental benefits of cocoa production • To rank and justify the benefits of cocoa production. Lesson 2. The argument against cocoa production • To understand the social, economic and environmental cost of cocoa production • To rank and justify the costs of cocoa production. Lesson 3. Researching the issue • To analyse a range of arguments • To summarise and organise material to support arguments with factual detail • To justify viewpoints. Lesson 4. The Great Debate • To speak confidently and effectively by participating in formal debates and structured discussions • To listen and learn from others. Lesson 5. Sustainable chocolate • To make sustainable choices and take action to reduce the impact on local and global biodiversity. Get in touch: education@bornfree.org.uk
Elephants in Crisis - The Ivory Trade. Short scheme of work for KS3 & KS4. Born Free.
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Elephants in Crisis - The Ivory Trade. Short scheme of work for KS3 & KS4. Born Free.

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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
Last Chance to Paint. Chapter 1: Spirit of the Rainforest (Amazon)
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Last Chance to Paint. Chapter 1: Spirit of the Rainforest (Amazon)

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About the project This project will explore the tribal culture of the Yawanawá people of Brazil along with the vegetation and wildlife that can be found in the rainforest – taking you on a journey to discover your own connection to the forest, through art. Through the project, we will be connecting children, using art and technology, with tribal culture, individual families in the tribe and the rainforest. By ‘meeting’ the rainforest John hopes that this will create a personal connection and bond to the rainforest and generate amazing pieces of art, along with lots of questions which can be answered by John himself as part of the live video broadcasts. About John Dyer John Dyer is an British contemporary painter, focusing on colourful landscapes, architecture, gardens and notable events, especially in Cornwall. His ‘naïve’ style makes his work accessible to all ages. John’s first published work, aged 12, was landscape photography in Amateur Photography magazine. In his Foundation year at Falmouth College of Arts he was already selling images to publishers like Athena. About Born Free Born Free’s mission is to ensure that all wild animals, whether living in captivity or in the wild, are treated with compassion and respect and are able to live their lives according to their needs. Born Free opposes the exploitation of wild animals in captivity and campaigns to Keep Wildlife in the Wild. Born Free promotes Compassionate Conservation to enhance the survival of threatened species in the wild and protect natural habitats while respecting the needs of and safeguarding the welfare of individual animals. Born Free seeks to have a positive impact on animals in the wild and protect their ecosystems in perpetuity, for their own intrinsic value and for the critical roles they play within the natural world.