Free curriculum-aligned teacher resources on environmental and societal issues for ages 7-11 (Key Stage 3, Grades 6-8).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.