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This interactive Live Lesson for primary schools explains what climate change is and inspires children to make a pledge to help the planet.
Content is designed to support the launch of Bitesize: The Regenerators, a new initiative helping young people to understand the issues around climate change and take simple steps to live more sustainably.
How to get involved:
- Download our resources to accompany the Live Lesson here:
Cross-curricular activities are suitable for 7-11 year olds. These include exploring the difference between weather and climate, why the climate is changing, and ideas on how to be more environmentally friendly.
This topical Live Lesson coincided with World Science Day for Peace and Development 2021 and the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow.
Curriculum links: Science/The World Around Us/PSHE for 7-11 year-olds.
Watch again: Frozen Planet II – Science Live Lesson. video
Watch a lesson exploring the coldest places on Earth and the impact of climate change on the icy habitat of harp seals.
The Regenerators: What is the problem with plastic? video
An assembly framework exploring some of the problems with plastic in the environment and what can be done to help.
The Regenerators. document
Bitesize: The Regenerators is an ambitious new initiative that will educate and inspire children, young people and families to take simple steps to build a greener future.
