September 4, 2020
Environment discussion stimulus image
Use this image as a discussion prompt or as part of the 'Where Does Plastic Go?' lesson
April 24, 2020
Global Youth Climate Strikes: Demand Action Now
Youth have been protesting all around the world over inaction on climate change. Join a global movement pushing for change. Became a Youth Ambassador and learn more at realfoodsystems.org.
April 21, 2019
Get drastic with your plastic
Here are five easy ways you can reduce how much single-use plastic you use.
April 11, 2019
KS2 Upper – Workshop 4 – Learning about plastic
Teacher Resources from The Environment Agency We're delighted to be able to share these Teacher Resources aimed at pupils in lower Key Stage 2. It is the fourth workshop in a series of four…
April 11, 2019
KS2 Lower – Workshop 3 – Learning about plastic
Teacher Resources from The Environment Agency We're delighted to be able to share these Teacher Resources aimed at pupils in lower Key Stage 2. It is the third workshop in a series of four…
April 11, 2019
KS1 Upper – Workshop 2 – Learning about plastic
Teacher Resources from The Environment Agency We're delighted to be able to share these Teacher Resources aimed at pupils in upper Key Stage 1. It is the second workshop in a series of…
April 11, 2019
KS1 Lower – Workshop 1 – Learning about plastic
Teacher Resources from The Environment Agency We're delighted to be able to share these Teacher Resources aimed at pupils in lower Key Stage 1. It is the first workshop in a series of four…
February 3, 2019
KS2 Plastic Hazard
A 'hands-on' (or should it be 'bands-on') practical lesson looking at how certain man-made material hazards (litter) can restrict an animal's ability to feed properly. Curriculum coverage NC references Working Scientifically using straightforward…
February 3, 2019
KS2 Feeding Time
A stimulating and practical KS2 lesson to demonstrate the problems plastic and other harmful materials might pose for beak feeding animals (who accidentally ingest them when they 'grab' feed). Curriculum coverage NC references Working…
November 20, 2018
Marine Conservation Society (MCS)
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is the UK's leading marine environment, not-for-profit organisation. It works for the increased protection of the seas around the United Kingdom. It organises out hundreds of…
October 7, 2018
12,000 tons of rubbish collected from an Indian beach
Volunteers have removed an astonishing 12 million kilograms (nearly 12,000 tons) of plastic from a short stretch of a Mumbai beach. But their efforts will be in vain unless the…
September 8, 2018
Plastics – how are they recycled?
See how plastic bottles can be recycled and what they can be turned into. This animation showing how plastic bottles can be recycled is brought to you by recyclenow.com.