PSHE Unit – Our Planet: The World We Live In | Environment, Ethics & Responsibility | KS3 / KS4
PSHE Unit – Our Planet: The World We Live In | Environment, Ethics & Responsibility | KS3 / KS4
This fully resourced 7-lesson PSHE unit empowers students to understand the key environmental and ethical issues shaping our planet today. From climate change and pollution to animal rights and sustainable energy, this unit encourages critical thinking, global citizenship, and a sense of shared responsibility.
Perfect for use with Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students (ages 11–16), this unit is part of the Life in the Wider Worldstrand of the PSHE curriculum and can also support your school’s Eco-Schools, Citizenship, or Student Voice initiatives.
🌍 Lesson Topics Covered:
1. Climate Resilience & Biodiversity – Understanding ecological balance and adaptation
2. Rising Temperatures & Climate Change – The science and social impact
3. Plastic Pollution & Recycling – Exploring consumer habits and global consequences
4. Biological Weapons – Ethical debates and global safety
5. Use & Abuse of Animals – Animal welfare, ethics, and human responsibility
6. Recycling in Society & Business – Corporate responsibility and sustainability
7. Renewable vs Non-Renewable Energy – Future-proofing our planet
🎁 Bonus Resource:
• Pupil Voice / Student Voice Assembly – Ready-to-deliver session on environmental action and youth leadership
📦 Each Lesson Pack Includes:
• 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint
(Clear learning outcomes, confidence checkers, embedded videos, engaging visuals, and discussion prompts)
• Student-Focused Activities – Case studies, comprehension tasks, debates, and critical thinking exercises
• Assessment Opportunities – Reflection tasks and confidence checkers
• Support Materials – Extra resources and links to environmental campaigns and charities
• Designed for All Teachers – Easy to use for both PSHE specialists and non-specialists
This unit is ideal for:
• PSHE Leads delivering sustainability and ethical education
• Eco-Coordinators and Citizenship Leads promoting active global citizenship
• Schools seeking to empower student voice on environmental and ethical issues
Format: Editable PowerPoints + printable student activity sheets
Target Age Group: KS3 / KS4 (11–16)
Themes: Climate change, biodiversity, recycling, energy, animal rights, environmental ethics
Inspire your students to become conscious, compassionate citizens ready to care for the planet and shape a more sustainable future—with this engaging and relevant PSHE unit.
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