Science

Free science teacher resources for addressing environmental and societal issues in the classroom across all ages, key stages and grades.

Ocean Heroes

Science / Geography | Ages 7-11

The Ocean Heroes unit for KS2 takes classes on a journey across different ocean habitats exploring the themes of climate change, nature, conservation, and what it takes to become an ocean hero. This unit is inspired by the work of the Convex Seascape Survey which is an international science project exploring how the ocean can be an ally in tackling climate change.

Ocean & Climate

Science | Ages 11-14

Ocean & Climate | Science | Ages 11-14 is a KS3 teacher resource. Based on the work of the Convex Seascape Survey, this unit develops students' understanding of climate change, ocean, and sustainability topics.

Ocean & Climate

Science / Geography | Ages 14-16

Ocean & Climate | Science & Geography | Ages 14-16 is a KS4 teacher resource. Based on the work of the Convex Seascape Survey, this unit develops students' understanding of climate change, ocean, and sustainability topics.

Our Ocean Planet

Science / Geography | Ages 7-11

Our Ocean Planet Science Geography ages 7-11 unit is a KS2 teacher resource. Students discover marine topics across both the UK and globally, developing ocean literacy.

Ocean Plastics

Science | Ages 11-14

Ocean Plastics Science ages 11-14 unit is a KS3 teacher resource combining both biology and chemistry. Students discover the journey plastic takes from manufacture, use, and disposal into the ocean. Included are teacher resources that allow students to emulate real research conducted by The University of Plymouth.

Submarine STEM

Science | Ages 7-11

This unique scheme of work for Key Stage 2 combines science and design technology to discover the wonders of deep-sea exploration through a series of stimulating and immersive lessons.

Submarine STEM

Science | Ages 11-14

Submarine STEM challenges students to consider aspects of submarine design. Each lesson contains a practical investigation examining the scientific principles involved in exploring the deep ocean.

Google Expeditions

Science | Ages 7-11

These lessons use Google Expeditions to develop knowledge of friction, gravity and life on the International Space Station. Google Expeditions are immersive 360 degree photo stories designed for use in the classroom. More information can be found here.

Google Expeditions

Science | Ages 11-14, Ages 14-16

These lessons use Google Expeditions to develop knowledge of the Respiratory System, The Auditory System and The Heart. These lessons can be taught as a unit or in conjunction with other lessons. Google Expeditions are immersive 360 degree photo stories designed for use in the classroom. More information can be found here.

Frozen Oceans

Science | Ages 11-14

The Frozen Oceans Science resources introduce working scientifically concepts and skills to 11-14-year-olds through enquiry-based lessons which replicate work done by field scientists in the Arctic.

Frozen Oceans

Science | Ages 14-16

This Frozen Oceans unit outlines the research carried out by the Catlin Arctic Surveys and can be used in teaching the carbon cycle, ocean acidification and its impact on the Arctic ecosystem.

Coral Oceans

Science | Ages 7-11

These resources for ages 7-11 are based on the journeys undertaken by science teams taking part in the XL Catlin Seaview Survey expeditions. These resources present a complete scheme of work for the science classroom, covering core science and sustainability curriculum areas as well as enhancing students' creative and communications skills.

Coral Oceans

Science | Ages 11-14

These resources for ages 11-14 are based on the journeys undertaken by science teams taking part in the XL Catlin Seaview Survey expeditions. Starting with the Great Barrier Reef in 2012, these expeditions seek to create a baseline survey of the world's reefs as well as more in-depth research on the deep reef lying between 30m and 100m.

Coral Oceans

Science | Ages 14-16

This Coral Oceans GCSE Science unit of work challenges students to think about the impact they have on coral reefs as they study their importance, the consequences of threats and how to protect them. The cumulative approach to this unit means students will develop skills throughout to complete a decision-making exercise in the last lesson.

Plankton, Plastics and Poo

Science | Ages 14-16

Plankton, Plastics and Poo Science ages 14-16 is a KS4 teacher resources. Students are introduced to the pioneering research on the impact of microplastics on the marine ecosystem. This resource brings cutting edge science to the classroom.

Coral Oceans at home

Science | Ages 11-14

This unit, designed to be used at home, focuses on the coral reefs for students aged 11-14. It covers elements of the key stage 3 science programme of study, through the adventures of coral science expeditions.

Computing

Free computing and coding teacher resources for addressing environmental and societal issues in the classroom for ages 7-14, key stages 2 and 3 and grades 3-8.

Code Smart

Computing | Ages 7-11

Code Smart is a computing and robotics education programme based on driverless car technologies. Code Smart takes students on a journey from complete beginners to code creators.

Code Smart

Computing | Ages 11-14

Code Smart is a computing and robotics education programme based on driverless car technologies. Students will develop their ability to code as well as their design thinking as they tackle smart city challenges.

Geography

Free geography teacher resources for addressing environmental and societal issues in the classroom across all ages, key stages and grades.

Ocean Heroes

Science / Geography | Ages 7-11

The Ocean Heroes unit for KS2 takes classes on a journey across different ocean habitats exploring the themes of climate change, nature, conservation, and what it takes to become an ocean hero. This unit is inspired by the work of the Convex Seascape Survey which is an international science project exploring how the ocean can be an ally in tackling climate change.

Ocean & Climate

Science / Geography | Ages 14-16

Ocean & Climate | Science & Geography | Ages 14-16 is a KS4 teacher resource. Based on the work of the Convex Seascape Survey, this unit develops students' understanding of climate change, ocean, and sustainability topics.

Our Ocean Planet

Science / Geography | Ages 7-11

Our Ocean Planet Science Geography ages 7-11 unit is a KS2 teacher resource. Students discover marine topics across both the UK and globally, developing ocean literacy.

Ocean Plastics

Geography | Ages 11-14

Ocean Plastics Geography ages 11-14 unit is a KS3 teacher resource that introduces students to ocean plastic pollution. Students explore a variety of case studies in the UK, Africa and Asia.

Google Expeditions

Geography | Ages 7-11

These lessons use Google Expeditions to explore a number of different themes covering human and physical geography. Google Expeditions are immersive 360 degree photo stories designed for use in the classroom. More information can be found here.

Google Expeditions

Geography | Ages 11-14, Ages 14-16

These lessons use Google Expeditions to develop key geographical skills. They include four lessons on biomes and studies of different environments and methods environmental conservation in these different environments. Google Expeditions are immersive 360 degree photo stories designed for use in the classroom. More information can be found here.

Frozen Oceans

Geography | Ages 11-14

The Frozen Oceans Geography resources are designed to take 11-14 year-olds on a journey to the Arctic following the expedition team of the Catlin Arctic Survey.

Frozen Oceans

Geography | Ages 14-16

This Frozen Oceans education resource includes two data case studies that introduce students to ocean acidification and sea ice thickness. The core of each case study are data sets from real expeditions.

Coral Oceans

Geography | Ages 14-16

This unique scheme of work for GCSE Geography uses research carried out by the XL Catlin Seaview Survey expedition team in Timor-Leste and focuses on the interrelationship between humans and coral reefs.

Climate and Energy

Geography | Ages 14-16

Climate and Energy is an exciting unit which invites students to explore the connection between the global climate and energy use both locally and internationally, with a focus on renewable energy.

Ocean & Climate

Geography | Ages 11-14

Ocean & Climate | Geography | Ages 11-14 is a KS3 teacher resource. This comprehensive unit students' understanding of climate change, ocean, and sustainability topics. It is based on the work of the Convex Seascape Survey.

Cross-curricular

Free cross-curricular teacher resources for addressing environmental and societal topics in the classroom for primary and elementary schools.

Ocean Plastics

Cross-curricular | Ages 5-7

Ocean plastics ages 5-7 unit is a KS1 teacher resource that introduces students to the issue of plastic pollution. Students study materials, their properties and explores what happens to our plastic rubbish.

Ocean Plastics

Cross-curricular | Ages 7-11

Ocean Plastic ages 7-11 unit is a KS1 teacher resource that introduces students to the issue of plastic pollution. Students study materials, their properties and are inspired to enact change in their communities.

Oceans for beginners

Cross-curricular | Ages 5-7

Oceans for beginners ages 5-7 unit is a cross-curricular KS1 teacher resource. Students go on a three-part journey where they realise the awe of oceans, how important they are, and the dangers they face.

Oceans for beginners

Cross-curricular | Ages 7-11

Oceans for beginners ages 7-11 unit is a cross-curricular KS2 teacher resource. Students go on a three-part journey where they realise the awe of oceans, how important they are, and the dangers they face.

Oceans for beginners

Cross-curricular | Ages 11-14

Oceans for beginners ages 11-14 unit is a cross-curricular KS3 teacher resource. Students go on a three-part journey where they realise the awe of oceans, how important they are, and the dangers they face.

Oceans for beginners

Cross-curricular | Ages 14-16

Oceans for beginners ages 14-16 unit is cross-curricular KS4 teacher resource. Students go on a three-part journey where they realise the awe of oceans, how important they are, and the dangers they face.

Frozen Oceans

Cross-curricular | Ages 7-11

Based on journeys undertaken by real explorers and scientists, the Frozen Oceans (Primary) education programme is designed to introduce students to what life is like in the High Arctic.

Frozen Oceans at home

Cross-curricular | Ages 7-11

This unit, designed to be used at home, focuses on the Arctic for children ages 7-11. It includes an introductory lesson on the world’s oceans as well as a lesson on the Arctic ocean.

Citizenship

Free citizenship teacher resources for addressing environmental and societal issues in the classroom across all ages, key stages and grades.

My Voice-My School

Citizenship / English | Ages 7-11, Ages 11-14

My Voice-My school gives students the opportunity to share their ideas about education and their future. The project is grounded in the UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development, with a focus on Goal 4 Quality Education. These lesson plans and resources for ages 9-12 are based on video conversations between schools.

My Voice-My School

Citizenship / English | Ages 11-14, Ages 14-16

My Voice-My School focuses on the topic of quality education as enshrined in the United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development. Connecting UNRWA's schools with partner schools overseas, the project seeks to stimulate student conversation about quality education and what individuals and communities can do to help make it a reality for all.

English

Free English teacher resources for addressing environmental and societal issues in the classroom across all ages, key stages and grades.

Google Expeditions

English | Ages 11-14, Ages 14-16

This unit can be taught as a whole unit or in conjunction with other lessons. These lessons will use Google Expeditions to look at a variety of resources such as Gothic Literature and Syrian refugees which will create a new context student’s can use as inspiration and a basis to develop their a variety of skills. Google Expeditions are immersive 360 degree photo stories designed for use in the classroom. More information can be found here.

My Voice-My School

Citizenship / English | Ages 7-11, Ages 11-14

My Voice-My school gives students the opportunity to share their ideas about education and their future. The project is grounded in the UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development, with a focus on Goal 4 Quality Education. These lesson plans and resources for ages 9-12 are based on video conversations between schools.

My Voice-My School

Citizenship / English | Ages 11-14, Ages 14-16

My Voice-My School focuses on the topic of quality education as enshrined in the United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development. Connecting UNRWA's schools with partner schools overseas, the project seeks to stimulate student conversation about quality education and what individuals and communities can do to help make it a reality for all.

Design and Technology

Free design and technology teacher resources for addressing environmental and societal issues in the classroom across all ages, key stages and grades.

Ocean Plastics

Design and Technology | Ages 11-14

Ocean Plastics DT ages 11-14 unit is a KS3 teacher resource. Students innovate new products that apply the 6 Rs and design principles to protect oceans from plastic waste. Included are teacher resources that promote students to solve their own design problems with creative ideas.

Maths

Free maths teacher resources for addressing environmental and societal issues in the classroom across all ages, key stages and grades.

Google Expeditions

Maths | Ages 5-7, Ages 7-11

These lessons use Google Expeditions to develop their knowledge of key mathematical concepts; ratios, angles, fractions and pictograms. They will use these experiences to learn how to how to record and present information accurately. Google Expeditions are immersive 360 degree photo stories designed for use in the classroom. More information can be found here.

Modern Foreign languages

Free MFL teacher resources for addressing environmental and societal issues in the classroom across all ages, key stages and grades.

Google Expedition

Modern Foreign languages | Ages 14-16

These lessons use Google Expeditions to develop key skills to be successful when communicating in French, whether that be written or verbal communication. These lessons can be taught in conjunction with other units of work or as stand-alone lessons. Google Expeditions are immersive 360 degree photo stories designed for use in the classroom. More information can be found here.