Resources for COP26
1) Access to the short animation Migrants (French production) for a £1 for all schools as part of the Discovery Film Festival at the DCA – only till 7/11. Read more info here. It has resources to develop French & cross curricular resources linked to literacy.
2) Ebook Climate change resources aimed at primary linked to Migrants focusing on Gaelic, French & Spanish based on the existing English cross curricular resources available to support Migrants.
3) Nov Daily Challenges Calendar – learning for sustainability month of activities/resources
4) Linking Languages Across the Curriculum – Learning for sustainability focus – an e-book with some ideas
5) Padlet with ideas linked to COP26 & languages – more language based than literacy but worth sharing!
Everything is available through this website: https://sites.google.com/view/family-learning-v2/cop26-learning-for-sustainability
Rainforests Virtual Class Visit, from NA ERS
General Resources
Edugreen This site, developed in India looks at a wide range of environmental learning topics
U S Environmental Protection Agency Learning Resources on a range of topics associated with the environment
Learning Through Landscapes Scotland This site, previously known as Grounds for Learning, looks at the benefits of outdoor play and learning abut the environment
World Resources Institute Looks at the global impact that the environment and development has on a range of factors, including climate, energy and food.
Interactive Resources
BBC Scotland – A game to encourage more understanding about recylcling and looking after the environemnt
Global Warming and Climate Change
BBC Newsround A guide to global warming, from CBBC
Issues Online an excellent selection of articles on climate change from Issues Online.
Please note: access to this website is not free. The Library no longer has a subcription; if you think it is worthwhile, restarting the subscription, please email Ms Newbury
Physics and Ethics Education Project This website looks at the impact of climate change on all our lives, and questions why we should all be concerned
Recycling
A fun resource to learn how everyone can play their part in recycling. From the US Environmental Protection Agency
Issues Online An excellent selection of articles on waste and recycling from Issues Online.
Please note: access to this website is not free. The Library no longer has a subcription; if you think it is worthwhile, restarting the subscription, please email Ms Newbury
Recycle More Excellent information and advice on recycling a range of materials including plastic, batteries, food and glass
Energy
Energy Saving Trust Helping everyone save energy every day
The Children’s University of Manchester Looks at a range of topics associated with energy and the environment
Edugreen Has good information on different types or renewable, and non renewable energy
Energy Kids A well-laid out website with easy-to-understand information, games and activities, and resources for teachers. From the US Energy Information Administration
National Energy Foundation Information from an independent organisation which promote the most efficient use of energy
Electric Auto Association Looks at the benefits of using electric cars
Water
Wateraid Information on the importance of water as aresource, from an organisation which brings water ang good hygiene to areas of the word which needs them
Edugreen Good information on a variety of water-related topicS
Zero Waste Scotland Has lots of information and advice on recyling and reusing to ensur ethat othing is wasted
