Global Citizenship magazine for schools

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This activity explore the devastating environmental impact that cotton production has had on the Aral Sea in Central Asia.

Scottish grown strawberries are available seasonally in supermarkets, while imports from Spain, Morocco and Egypt are available year round. Use the Strawberry Compass rose to find out how sustainable your strawberry is.

Kim McCauley, from Wosdec, outlines the key role Global Citizenship plays within Learning for Sustainability and creating a better future for all.

Betsy King, from Learning for Sustainability Scotland, provides an overview of the ways outdoor learning can enrich pupil experiences.

This activity encourages learners to reflect on ‘development’ and how it means different things to different people. It also encourages critically and creative thinking about meeting the needs of future generations.

How is your local community linked to the global future? Explore probable and preferable futures locally and globally and encourage pupils to think about what actions they can take to make their preferable future a reality.

Challenge pupils to prioritise what is most important to them and compare it with young people’s responses from around the world.

With Learning for Sustainability on the agenda, Charlotte Dwyer of Scotdec, explores how an enquiry into global forests can provide a stimulating context for approaching this in the classroom.

This activity introduces the concept of sustainable development for 9-12 year olds.

This activity focuses on  the Baka people who live in the Congo Basin Rainforest in Cameroon as a case study to explore land and rights.

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Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month

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June is a focus to celebrate the culture, heritage and contribution of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people to the UK. Find our more 

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Check out the brand new fully updated fiction list on Signposts. With a focus on equality and diversity, you will find books for all learners.

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