11–16
Medium (5-11 activities)
World Environment Day
5 June
The climate crisis is continuing, and we need solutions. This resource, in association with Doc Academy and Picture Zero Productions, is suitable for use with learners aged 11–16 and includes themes of climate change, global issues, consumption, recycling, green initiatives, net zero, sustainability, and youth voice.
Feature-length documentary The People Vs Climate Change is the catalyst for the activities within this resource which guide young people through four phases in the process of researching, discussing, debating and voting for their own solutions to help the UK reach its net zero goal.
Using a variety of feature films, short films and archival footage as stimuli for discussion, students will be encouraged to share their thoughts and suggestions for a more positive future. As a result of taking part in this learning sequence, young people should be motivated to put their suggestions into action and be more empowered to discuss and understand climate change issues.
This resource is suitable for curriculum and GCSE exam specification teaching for geography, English and citizenship and can support the 2023 model science curriculum. In addition, it can support educators to tackle Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
This document outlines the overall structure of the resource.
Size: 2.44 MB
These teacher notes support the introductory assembly session.
Size: 568 KB
This PowerPoint supports the delivery of the assembly session .
Size: 65.58 MB
This document outlines the structure of the research and discussion stage.
Size: 785 KB
This PowerPoint supports the delivery of the research and discussion stage.
Size: 447.68 MB
Engage your students in thinking about reduce, reuse, recycle messaging.
Size: 456.01 MB
Engage your students in questions around the fast fashion industry.
Size: 205.71 MB
Engage your students in questions around e-waste and disposable culture.
Size: 342.78 MB
Engage your students in debating the pros & cons of cars & public transport
Size: 280.56 MB
Engage your students in debating how we might reduce frequent flying.
Size: 198.68 MB
Engage your students in thinking about how holidays can impact the climate.
Size: 167.23 MB
Engage your students in thinking about how we could prevent food waste.
Size: 298.30 MB
Engage your students with questions about land use and diet.
Size: 172.97 MB
Engage your students in debating the pros and cons of buying local produce.
Size: 293.33 MB
These teacher notes outline the structure of the debating stage.
Size: 823 KB
This PowerPoint supports the delivery of the debating stage.
Size: 94.80 MB
A student-facing activity pack supporting further climate actions
Size: 1.96 MB
Teacher notes outlining the optional documentary filmmaking stage
Size: 3.39 MB
PowerPoint supporting the delivery of the documentary filmmaking stage.
Size: 94.46 MB
Curriculum links for this resource for England, Scotland, Wales & N.Ireland
Size: 97 KB
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