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Learning Objective
WALT: Understand how decarbonisation can reduce emissions

I can explain what decarbonisation means.
I can spot ways communities reduce emissions.
I can work in a team to explore an eco-town.

🟩 What is Decarbonisation?
Simple definition with visuals
Examples: solar panels, electric cars, walking instead of driving
Quick class discussion: “Why do we need to reduce emissions?”
🟩 Zero-Emission Communities
Introduce the idea of places trying to reach net zero
Explain that some communities are designed to produce no carbon emissions
Introduce BedZED as an example
🟩 Watch & Observe – BedZED
Title: “What can we spot that helps reduce emissions?”
Play the YouTube clip: BedZED: the UK’s first major sustainable community explained
Children write down everything they see that helps the environment
🟩 Let’s Discuss
What did you notice?
How do those things reduce emissions?
Teacher-led discussion with key points on screen (e.g. solar panels, green roofs, shared transport)
🟩 A New Eco Town – North West Bicester
Introduce the second video: A2Dominion – North West Bicester
Explain that this is a new eco-town being built
Pupils will now become eco-investigators
🟩Team Challenge – Research & Report
Pupils work in teams to explore the eco-town
Display the research questions clearly
Encourage creativity: presentations, posters, news reports, or digital slides
🟩 Presentation Time
Each group presents their findings
Encourage peer questions and feedback