WISH LIST – Workshops


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Palaeoquest Become climate scientists and planet


protectors for the day with scientist Dr Helen. Visit the Carbon Shop, examine layers in ‘ice’ cores and tree rings and try the carbon cycle marble maze. Or save plastics from landfill, make glaciers ‘melt’ to see where the water goes, and watch a wind turbine in action. Suitable for KS2, KS3 and KS4 with virtual workshops available too. palaeoquest.co.uk


ecoACTIVE Pupils will discover more about the River


Lea’s ecosystem and wildlife by delving into the impacts of pollution and litter. To get even closer to the action, schools can combine these workshops with a session on the water, where pupils will help clean up the River Lea by litter picking along the towpath, or from open canoes. Sessions can also run at your school. ecoactive.org.uk/at-the-leaside-trust


The Planeteers Inspire pupils with an introduction to


climate change and sustainability topics at a workshop from The Planeteers. Their mission is to engage children to foster change and encourage good planet-loving habits. The fascinating sessions are brought to life thanks to videos and interactive activities, which help give practical examples children will remember. theplaneteers.co.uk


Going green


Help children learn about climate change and how their actions can have a big impact with these fun and inspiring workshops


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Wicked Weather Watch These fun, interactive workshops and


explorer talks for KS1 and KS2 pupils discuss the science behind climate change, the impact our actions in the UK have on the Arctic and how we can lead more sustainable lifestyles. Workshops are filled with exciting activities such as making sugar cube igloos, and games to empower children to take climate action. wickedweatherwatch.org.uk


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Green Up Your Act Challenge your pupils to create useful


objects while making use of discarded materials. Each workshop explores environmental issues like waste and litter, and connects curriculum topics such as STEM, PHSE and citizenship. Pupils will learn how to create a colourful wallet from a juice carton or an eye-catching artwork from waste materials. greenupyouract education.co.uk/up-cycling-workshops


Big Wheel Captivate KS1 and KS2 students with fun


games and dramatic performances in Big Wheel’s ‘The Pollution Solution!’, an interactive workshop exploring how air pollution contributes to climate change. Pupils will learn about greenhouse gases and global warming, in educational and informative sessions that last up to 75 minutes. bigwheel.org.uk/schools-and- universities/uk-schools/sustainability/


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