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Martin Rhodes, Chief Executive of the Scottish Fair Trade Forum, reflects on what needs to happen next to support those at the frontline of the climate emergency.
This lesson from the Fairtrade Foundation, introduces the topic of climate, giving children the opportunity to compare the climate in the UK with the climate in the cocoa growing region of West Africa.
Stories can be a great way into learning about global issues even with very young children. These activities provide some starting points.
Catriona Crawford, teacher at Portobello High School, urges leaders to listen to young people’s voices and understand their frustrations.
The 1.5 Max Global School’s Climate Summit was transformational for the young people and facilitators involved. Bell Baxter High School in Fife explains how.
Highland and Speyside Mock COP showcases pupil voice and activism and provides an engaging way into better understanding the climate emergency.
What happens when you cross a group of engaged and motivated young people armed with inspiring climate-smart ideas for Earth’s future with COP26, the world’s biggest climate change conference? Katie McGeary from IDEAS reports.
In the run up to COP26 in Glasgow, the time is right to listen to our young people who have been vocal in their calls across the world for action to be taken on the climate crisis. Kate Allen from Scotdec urges us to respond.
This is an introduction to mathematical modelling. Pupils are encouraged to engage in an inquiry to answer a question using a method analogous to the way in which models are used to make public policy decisions.
How can we bring the world into Maths classrooms? Corinne Angier, a postgraduate student at Stirling University, considers some starting points.