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Born Free Foundation

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Born Free works to stop individual wildlife suffering & protect threatened species in the wild. We create resource packs, aimed at KS2 to KS4, that include full lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations and activities, and detailed links to the National Curriculum. Our cross-curricular resources aim to develop a range of skills, including; decision making, debating, speech writing, performing, presenting, persuasive writing, questioning, reporting and data analysis.

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Born Free works to stop individual wildlife suffering & protect threatened species in the wild. We create resource packs, aimed at KS2 to KS4, that include full lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations and activities, and detailed links to the National Curriculum. Our cross-curricular resources aim to develop a range of skills, including; decision making, debating, speech writing, performing, presenting, persuasive writing, questioning, reporting and data analysis.
Environmental Club - Pack 1 - KS3/4
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Environmental Club - Pack 1 - KS3/4

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This comprehensive pack is great for teachers looking for activities to engage their school’s Environmental Club, or for those who simply want to get their class to learn more about wildlife. This pack includes a range of ideas and activities that can be run across a school term. Pupils can pick which activities that are particularly important to them and their school, and of course are achievable. The club can be teacher or pupil led, with the option of delegating club roles and responsibilities across members. The activities are designed to be run on a weekly basis, but can be run across a longer time-frame depending on the interest of the club members and the amount of time they would like to dedicate to them. Starting an Environmental Club at your school is a great way to promote wild animal conservation and welfare as well as environmental stewardship, while helping your pupils engage in practical learning. If you need any support please contact education@bornfree.org.uk
KS2 Environmental Club - Pack 3 - Taking Responsibility
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KS2 Environmental Club - Pack 3 - Taking Responsibility

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This comprehensive pack is great for teachers looking for activities to engage their school’s Environmental Club, or for those who simply want to get their class to consider the environment in their daily lives. Based on the theme of taking responsibilty, this pack includes a range of ideas and activities that can be run across a whole school term. Pupils can pick which activities that are particularly important to them and their school, and of course are achievable. The activities are designed to be run on a weekly basis, but can be run across a longer time-frame depending on the interest of the club members and the amount of time they would like to dedicate to them. Starting an Environmental Club at your school is a great way to promote wild animal conservation and welfare while helping your pupils engage in practical learning. If you need any support please contact education@bornfree.org.uk Did you enjoy these activities? Search for Born Free’s Environmental Club Packs 1, 2 and 4!
Do We Really Need All This Stuff? Born Free's Great Debate For KS3
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Do We Really Need All This Stuff? Born Free's Great Debate For KS3

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Our consumer habits are at the heart of the planet’s environmental crisis. Whether contributing to climate change through factory emissions and transportation, or impacting biodiversity through pollution and waste materials, our need to own the latest electronic device or follow the latest fashion trend has led us to consume natural resources at a rate that far exceeds the planet’s capacity to renew them. Through this topic, students will h delve deeper into the issue of overconsumption and decide whether we can carry on as we are, or whether we need to drastically change our ways in order to protect our planet and its wildlife, and if so, whose responsibility is it to bring about that change? Your students will decide. Born Free’s Great Debate provides teachers with the tools to engage their students in meaningful debates about key wildlife or environmental topics. Students will not only gain knowledge about the this topic, but also skills that will help them to research, frame and deliver an argument. Armed with these skills, young people are more equipped to take action to reduce their impact on the environment, and to encourage others to follow. Lesson one – Our Consumer Habits Discuss key terms around consumption and look at what drives us to consume goods and services. Lesson two – The Impacts Of Overconsumption Discover the impacts of the fashion and electronics industry on the environment, people and wildlife. Lesson three/ Homework – Research Research and frame opposing sides of the debate. Is it the responsibility of decision makers and companies to curb our consumption, or down to us as individuals? Lesson four – The Great Debate Participate, listen and learn through a formal debate. Lesson five – Action Planning Identify calls to action and create a campaign to bring about local change.
Is Wildlife Vital In Our Fight Against Climate Change? Born Free's Great Debate For KS3
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Is Wildlife Vital In Our Fight Against Climate Change? Born Free's Great Debate For KS3

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We are currently in the midst of both a biodiversity crisis and a climate crisis, with the 2022 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report stating we must act ‘now or never’. But, can one crisis be solved without the other, or are both interlinked? Your students will decide. Born Free’s Great Debate provides teachers with the tools to engage their students in meaningful debates about key wildlife or environmental topics. Through this topic, students will have the opportunity to delve deeper into the issue of climate change, and decide whether we need to harness the power of nature in order to reduce, or even adapt, to its impact. Students will not only gain knowledge about the this topic, but also skills that will help them to research, frame and deliver an argument. Armed with these skills, young people are more equipped to take action to reduce their impact on the environment, and to encourage others to follow. Lesson one – Causes & Impacts Recap the causes and impacts of climate change, and examine the significance of 1.5°C. Lesson two – Climate Change & Wildlife Discover how wildlife helps us to mitigate against the impacts of climate change. Lesson three/ Homework – Research Research and frame opposing sides of the debate. Lesson four – The Great Debate Participate, listen and learn through a formal debate. Lesson five – Action Planning Identify calls to action and create a campaign to bring about local change.
KS2 Environmental Club - Pack 4 - Top-Up Pack
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KS2 Environmental Club - Pack 4 - Top-Up Pack

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Born Free’s comprehensive Environmental Club packs are great for teachers running clubs, or simply looking for activities to engage their class with nature. This top-up pack can be used in conjunction with Packs 1, 2 and 3, or can be used independently. It includes activities based on the topics Nature, Threats To Wildlife and Taking Responsibility. Pupils can pick which activities that are particularly important to them and their school, and of course are achievable. The activities are designed to be run on a weekly basis, but can be run across a longer time-frame depending on the interest of the club members and the amount of time they would like to dedicate to them. Starting an Environmental Club at your school is a great way to promote wild animal conservation and welfare while helping your pupils engage in practical learning. If you need any support please contact education@bornfree.org.uk Did you enjoy these activities? Search for Born Free’s Environmental Club Packs 1, 2 and 3!
KS2 Environmental Club - Pack 5 - Top-Up Pack
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KS2 Environmental Club - Pack 5 - Top-Up Pack

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Born Free’s comprehensive Environmental Club packs are great for teachers running clubs, or simply looking for activities to engage their class with nature. This top-up pack can be used in conjunction with Packs 1, 2, 3, and 4 or can be used independently. It includes activities based on the topics Nature, Threats To Wildlife and Taking Action. Pupils can pick which activities that are particularly important to them and their school, and of course are achievable. The activities are designed to be run on a weekly basis, but can be run across a longer time-frame depending on the interest of the club members and the amount of time they would like to dedicate to them. Starting an Environmental Club at your school is a great way to promote wild animal conservation and welfare while helping your pupils engage in practical learning. If you need any support please contact education@bornfree.org.uk Did you enjoy these activities? Search for Born Free’s Environmental Club Packs 1, 2 and 3!