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These materials provide an overview of the causes and consequences of climate change, and help teachers to explore its impact on everyone, especially people in the developing world. The activities also help pupils to understand their own contribution to climate change, and that of their school. Includes ideas for active citizenship projects designed to reduce your school and personal use of fossil fuels.

An interdisciplinary approach to incorporating climate change in your classroom The WWF Climate Change Team has developed a comprehensive educational curriculum that will elevate students' knowledge of the issue and spur dialogue about what each of us can do to make a difference. The high school-level curriculum is divided into fifteen lessons which include handouts, a glossary of terms and additional resources for ongoing discussions and research. Please feel free to use the lessons you believe your students will most benefit from.

Climate change in Australia provides essential tools for government, industry and the community to understand the likely magnitude of climate change in Australia and the possible impacts

UNICEF lessons for secondary students on: UNICEF: An Introduction Child Rights The Millennium Development Goals Children, Youth and Climate Change Child Labour Water and Sanitation

Short, sharp video on water. Great for Yr 8 Geo

These pages contain a variety of resources for teachers and students including teaching resources, factsheets and interactive quizzes.

Fantastic mapping tool. Can change the base map (satellite, terrain etc.) and use the drawing and tagging tools. A quick and easy alternative to using Google Maps Engine.

A great photo journal of Famous sites around the world and how they are located geographical within the local area.

"Making History, developed by the Institute of Historical Research, is dedicated to the history of the study and practice of history in Britain over the last hundred years and more, following the emergence of the professional discipline in the late 19th century."

"The world produces enough food to feed everyone. Yet, one in seven people on our planet go to bed hungry each night. Why does hunger exist in a world with enough food for all? Food for Thought are lessons for English and other subjects to help you explore these and more questions. Check out animations, videos, blogs and more and use the skills you learn in class to make a difference to the world. Real life learning friend... sick."