Free teaching resources: Activity

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Rio+20: the future we want

The PowerPoint and supporting activity sheets and teacher’s notes explain what Rio+20 is as well as linking the key ideas of the conference with case studies from around the world. Learners explore what is meant by sustainable development and think about some of the possible solutions to the environmental and economic challenges we face. Suggested for KS2 and KS3 Citizenship and Geography lessons, and for teaching about Rio+20, the UN conference on Sustainable Development. (Published June 2012).

By ActionAid
18/06/2012 7.46 MB zip

World in your classroom - plenary suggestions

The 'World in your classroom' plenary suggestions for ActionAid talks

By ActionAid
01/06/2012 5.44 MB ppt

Rio+20: Food rights

The PowerPoint and supporting case study handout and teacher’s notes explore sustainable development through the lens of food rights. Case studies illustrate why people are going hungry around the world and encourage learners to evaluate different approaches to solving the problem of hunger. Suggested for KS3 Geography and Science lessons, and for teaching about Rio+20, the UN conference on Sustainable Development. (Published June 2012).

By ActionAid
01/06/2012 6.47 MB zip

Uganda after Kony

This KS3-4 resource investigates the impact of decades of violent conflict on people’s lives in Giriki, eastern Uganda, and how people there are rebuilding their lives. Developed in response to Invisible Children’s ‘Kony2012’ campaign. (Published March 2012)

By ActionAid
27/03/2012 4.74 MB zip

Debating 'Kony2012'

This KS3-4 resource helps learners explore and debate some of the issues raised by the controversial ‘Kony2012’ film made by the charity, Invisible Children. (Published March 2012)

By ActionAid
26/03/2012 204.15 KB pdf

International Women's Day 2012

KS2-4 PowerPoint exploring International Women's Day. Learners will discover more about the history of gender equality in the UK. They will explore gender issues around girls' education globally using case studies from 'Send My Friend to School' campaign and debate the need for an international women's day. It can be used in Citizenship, PSHE and History lessons. (First published in 2011, updated for 2012)

By ActionAid
06/03/2012 2.06 MB zip

Fair Trade and Chembakolli, 2012

KS2 PowerPoint and activity. This PowerPoint looks at how Adivasi (tribal) communities produce Pure Nilgiri Tea, what is meant by 'fair trade' and how their tea is being traded fairly. A handy resource for Fair Trade Fortnight. (Published 2012)

By ActionAid
08/02/2012 5.08 MB zip

Exploring HIV and AIDS in Developing Countries

Exploring HIV and AIDS in developing countries.

KS3-4 PowerPoint, teaching resources and teacher notes. This resource explores the stories of those living with HIV and AIDS in developing countries. It can be used in citizenship, PSHE, geography and science lessons, or to mark Worlds AIDS Day on 1st December. (Published 2011)

By ActionAid
23/11/2011 1.85 MB zip

Animals topic pack

KS1 topic pack containing activities; photograph captions; worksheets; A4 photographs; background information. (Published 2003)

By ActionAid
09/03/2011 1.38 MB zip

PowerDown climate change toolkit (secondary)

KS3 - practical toolkit containing curriculum-linked lesson ideas, activity sheets and photo cards. Learners explore causes and impacts of climate change around the world and how to be part of the solution by reducing energy use. (Published 2008)

By ActionAid
07/03/2011 5.07 MB pdf

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