Curriculum links:
- National Curriculum, England - Key Stage 2 – Science and Geography
- National Curriculum, Northern Ireland - Key Stage 1 and 2 – The World Around Us
- Curriculum for Excellence, Scotland - 1st and 2nd Level – Sciences
- Curriculum for Wales - Progression steps 2 and 3 – Science & Technology
Learning objectives:
- Learn what climate change is and how carbon dioxide (CO₂) warms the planet.
- Identify everyday choices that create more or less carbon emissions.
- Recognise that these choices make up a carbon footprint and that simple actions can reduce it.
- Communicate ideas for reducing carbon emissions through design and creative work.
What will happen in the Live Lesson?
Join us for a new Live Lesson on Earth Day 2026, packed with interactive activities and ideas to get your class thinking about climate change.
Hosted by Megan McCubbin and Ade Adepitan, this curriculum-linked Live Lesson for 7–11 year-olds sets your pupils a low-carbon mission: helping to put on a planet-friendly gig for band manager Hacker T. Dog.
Along the way, we'll explore what climate change is, learn about greenhouse gases and CO₂, and discover how everyday choices can make a difference.
The 30 minute Live Lesson will be available to watch on Wednesday, 22 April at 11:00 on the CBBC channel and from 09:00 on this page.
Teaching Guide. document
For downloading/printing
Mission Packs
Download the Mission Pack in preparation for the Live Lesson. There are 3 versions available. Choose the option which best suits your needs.
Pupils are still able to participate without access to the Mission Packs. All instructions will be on screen. We recommend that pupils have a notebook and pen or pencil to hand.
Mission Pack: digital. document
Designed to be opened and edited using a tablet. Pupils will be able to type in text boxes and use the pen tool to draw.
Mission Pack: printable booklet. document
To be printed double-sided on 2 sheets of A4 paper. Fold in half to create A5 booklet. Pages are numbered and should run from 1 to 8 when one sheet is placed inside the other. Designed to support black-and-white printing.
Mission Pack: printable A4 sheets. document
This is the best option if you do not have the option to print double sided. Designed to support black-and-white printing.
How to get involved:
This programme is pre-recorded and will be accompanied by a live website commentary feed for schools on this page. We’ll be updating it with your comments and shout-outs live throughout the broadcast.
Email your shout-outs to live.lessons@bbc.co.uk with Earth Day as the subject, or get in touch using the get in touch form or using #BBCLiveLessons.
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Get in touch. upload
Fill out this form for a chance to receive a shout-out on our live commentary feed.
Where next?
BBC Live Lessons for 2025/2026. collection
Information about our 2025/2026 Live Lessons for 7-11 year olds.
Watch again: Earth Day 2025 – Live Lesson. video
Learn all about the water cycle as we go on an expedition deep into the rainforest.
Wild About Nature with BBC Bitesize. collection
A collection of Bitesize sustainability and nature resources.
