posted by Alita Spink, Schools and Learning Support Officer, Schools and Learning
News from the Commonwealth
Take part in our upcoming debate on rising sea levels
Climate change is one of the biggest threats to the natural world. The rise in sea levels is just one of the effects, and is a growing environmental issue for communities worldwide.
What measures can we take to stay safe as sea levels rise? Discuss this topic with your class using our dedicated resources and get involved in the debate on 24 November.
How can we stay safe as seal levels rise? Join the debate from 09.30 to 11.00 GMT on 24 November and share your students’ ideas with schools across the Commonwealth.
Oceanographer Dr Simon Boxall will also be on hand to answer your questions. Find out more and prepare for the debate with some starter questions to get your class thinking about the associated risks of rising sea levels.
Classroom activities to inspire your students: Our dedicated resource explains the science behind rising sea levels and includes practical cross-curricular activities to help demonstrate the impact of this environmental issue. The resource is complemented by a short film about the Pacific island of Kiribati. Students can discover how local communities are learning to stay safe and protect their natural environment.
‘Freedom of expression’ and the Magna Carta
In focus: ‘Freedom of expression‘: The principles of this value form an intrinsic part of the Commonwealth Charter. How would your students use freedom of expression to speak out against injustices? Or how would they feel if they were not allowed to stand up for what they believed in? Introduce the topic to your class with some starter questions, encouraging students to think about how it is relevant to them.
Classroom resource: Magna Carta, then and now: Bring the topic to life with our classroom resource on one of the world’s most influential documents. ‘Magna Carta: My Digital Rights’ helps students discover its historical background and also asks them to consider what a Magna Carta for the digital age would look like. Activities cover topics on protection and privacy and affordable access to the web as a human right.
