The climate crisis is the big agenda for young people
Many feel anxious and are unclear how they can contribute to solutions. They’re turning to their teachers to help them navigate this.
Protect Our Future provides science-based learning resources to equip 11–16-year-olds with knowledge and understanding that goes beyond the headlines. By sharing engaging activities, we’re enabling them to develop tools to take the lead in climate conversations, changing their attitudes and behaviors, and shaping minds for the future.
Equipping educators
We’re creating bite-sized and curriculum-linked content to support educators to explore these issues in the classroom. Our free digital platform will provide a trusted source of science-based knowledge, inspiration and practical actions to drive positive impact in schools and within communities. And we aren’t doing this in isolation – we’re collaborating with forward-thinking young people, schools, universities, brands and leading charities to Protect our Future together.
Increasing science capital
Our approach aims to empower young people from all backgrounds with science-based skills that will allow them to Protect Our Future and take control of the climate crisis. Inspired by Prof Louise Archer’s Science Capital approach whereby growing awareness of where science is in our lives and understanding will enable everyone to access science.
Through our expert resources, materials and short films we make it clear that science is behind every action we take and is intrinsic to solving challenges like climate change.
We’re building on our tried and tested STEM Crew education model, developed by the 1851 Trust and used in over 50% of UK secondary schools and 40 countries worldwide.
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Plastic in the oceans is a *BIG* problem but there are some actions you can take at home or at school to tackle the issue. Our new #KS3 #TeachingResources cover the problems with #oceanplastic and share solutions that can help to protect our future. https://buff.ly/3L92Lti
Ready to show your students how the ocean can help us cool the planet? First off, they'll need to understand the ocean #carboncycle.
Our FREE ready-to-go #KS3 secondary #teachingresources explain photosynthesis, respiration and sedimentation ➡️ https://buff.ly/3L92Lti
Ready to become water-wise? 💧 Climate breakdown is leading to water shortages across the world. According to @envagency, the UK could be facing problems by 2050 if we don't act soon. But there's lots you can do to make a difference: 👇 https://buff.ly/3tVUfY9 #watersavingweek
One of the best things we can do for the planet is to eat more plants. 🥕🍎🥒
For #NationalVegetarianWeek, here are a few easy ingredient swaps. Even if we all went meat-free once or twice a week, we'd make a big difference to our carbon footprints.
Boom! 💥Amazing work by @FinalStrawCIO 🙌
On 6th May we did a mini beach clean, spending an hour on the beach, focussing on microplastics. In that hour we collected 960 pieces which is a staggering 16 pieces a minute! We even found a tiny hand grenade!
What's the strangest thing you've found on a litter pick?
It's time to turn the tide on plastic pollution! 🌊🐠
Hear from @FinalStrawCIO about how plastic harms the ocean...and discover what we can do about it by visiting the *NEW* KS3 science resources in our educator hub. https://protectourfuture.org/educator/oceans/
What do these foods have in common? Seaweed!? It's true!
It's often used in yoghurt, ice cream, sausages and pastries. To discover the role seaweed plays in the ocean carbon cycle, head to our educator's hub & check out our new KS3 teaching resources. https://buff.ly/3L92Lti
It's official! 🐳 Our first KS3 climate science teaching resources are live.
The free activities cover the ocean carbon cycle and plastic pollution and we’ve made short videos, PowerPoints and practical activities to help you bring the topics to life.
https://protectourfuture.org/educator/oceans/
Students struggling with eco-anxiety? They're not alone. Our survey with @hellohubbub found that 51% of 11-16 yr olds are worried about the planet. By taking climate action together, we can all make a real difference to our future and happiness. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Next week is Walk to School Week 🎒starting on Monday the 16th of May!
Spread the word and let’s see how many students we can get to take on the challenge of walking to school all week. 🚶
@Pof_educators @maletlambert @1851Trust
#OhYesNetZero
