Back to School gives young people the opportunity to take action on climate change and biodiversity loss within the school setting. WWF’s new climate change resource pack for secondary schools includes an assembly presentation, classroom activities, and a suite of campaigning resources. Each activity is designed to last up to 1 hour, is curriculum linked and comes with step by step instructions. You could use this as a whole school activity for an off-timetable day, incorporate within PSHE and citizenship lessons, or use with a school eco-club. For more climate change resources and activities, visit us at wwf.org.uk/schools.

Earth Hour is WWF’s largest climate campaign, held annually in March. Our classroom resources support this annual global event and are designed to help pupils to build an understanding of key environmental issues. Our Earth Hour resources and activities are designed for both primary and secondary school pupils and can be adapted for use with different ages and abilities. They can be used in the days and weeks leading up to Earth Hour, or as standalone sessions throughout the year. For more FREE climate change resources and activities, visit us at wwf.org.uk/schools.

The illegal trade in endangered plants and animals – whether elephant ivory, rhino horn or animals captured as exotic pets – is a growing threat pushing thousands of species to the brink of extinction. Our two classroom resources – Illegal Wildlife Trade Detectives (ages 8 – 11) and Illegal Wildlife Trade: Investigations (ages 11 – 14) – will help your pupils to learn more about the threats to wildlife from illegal trade and to explore some of the solutions to help fight it. The activities can be delivered through different subject areas or as part of a themed week on sustainability and include: Photo cards A stunning map showing endangered species Powerful film footage An interactive quiz Classroom presentations Teacher handbook This resource was developed by WWF-UK in partnership with Defra. Teachers can access WWF’s full range of FREE classroom resources and activities by visiting wwf.org.uk/schools.

Consider what it would mean to live in balance with nature, research the challenges that stand in the way, and support students to express their vision of the future. An excellent cross-curricular inspiration piece to enhance Geography, Science, Citizenship and English lessons. Humans are the best problem solvers that have ever lived on our planet, and solving problems like climate change, loss of biodiversity and plastic pollution doesn’t just mean having to sacrifice things we enjoy today. If we use our imaginations and work together we can create a world that works for nature but is also better for humans. Now is the moment that we can redefine the way we live and shape a future that doesn’t just allow us to survive, but to thrive. The challenge is simple: share your vision of life in the future, when balance with nature is restored. Watch the 4m inspiration video produced by the creators of Our Planet and David Attenborough: A Life On our Planet, then support your students to reflect on the future they want to see and create a video, poem, short story or artwork to convey their vision. https://www.wwf.org.uk/get-involved/schools/future-visions