Resources for teachers

The key to improving activity levels, the environment and reducing congestion around schools is to educate and inspire children. It is important to teach children both the practical and safety aspects of making a journey sustainably. By giving children the confidence in their ability to make everyday journeys independently and safely, and the knowledge needed to make sustainable choices, children can be empowered to develop life-long sustainable habits. Check out the resources below to see how you could inspire a sustainable generation.

 

Switch off your engine - Clean air assembly

An assembly suitable for KS1/2 to raise awareness about the detrimental impact of leaving engines idling around school.

Switch off your engine for cleaner air

Introduction to air pollution - Assembly

A useful power point introduction to the causes of and ways to improve air quality. Suitable for KS1/2

Air pollution assembly – KS1-2

Setting up a walking zone

Living Streets guide to setting up a walking zone

Setting up a Park and Stride

Park and Stride lesson plan

Air Quality Education

Session plan: Introductory workshop session plan KS2

PP presentation: Air Quality Education – Introductory workshop

Session resources: Air quality cause labels, Air pollution cause cards

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