A large group of young people smile at the camera, holding up colourful paper leaf shapes. Text reads: Young voices for a greener future.
Hear from two Young Trustees at @betterplanetedu.bsky.social sharing their journeys into environmental action - and why meaningful sustainability education should be available to all.
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Young people shouldn't just learn about the environment — they should be leading on it. Our Young Trustees Charlotte and Jodie do exactly that, and it's great to see them interviewed by the Countryside Jobs Service.
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Teaching students about real-world environmental challenges helps them understand the importance of conservation and the impact they can make.
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#SustainabilityEducation
The buzzard is one of the UK's most common birds of prey, soaring across open landscapes to keep ecosystems in balance. However, threats like habitat loss and poisoning still pose challenges to their survival.
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#Buzzard #BirdOfPrey
🐝 The children at Quince Tree Day Nursery in South Ockendon, Essex have launched a "Save The Bees" campaign — and we think it's brilliant!
You can help! Plant wildflower seeds, grow some lavender, or let a patch of garden go wild.
Well done, Quince Tree! 🌻 #SaveTheBees #BetterPlanetEducation
Bring learning to life by inviting guest speakers from environmental organisations or organising field trips to local wildlife reserves, recycling plants, or nature centers.
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#EnvironmentalEducation
The jaguar, a powerful apex predator, plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of its tropical habitat by controlling prey populations.
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#Jaguar #BigCatConservation
Transform your classroom into an eco-friendly space by reducing waste, using recycled materials, and encouraging energy-saving habits.
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#EcoFriendlyClassroom #SustainableTeaching
🌿Getting your school garden summer-ready? Our FREE Nature & Biodiversity module helps boost biodiversity across your grounds. Tiverton Primary loved it — pupils were "excited to watch plants develop and eager to keep watering them." Sign up at betterplanetschools.org.uk/signupschools
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The ocelot, a beautifully marked wild cat, is a skilled predator that helps maintain the health of its ecosystem by controlling small mammal populations.
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#Ocelot #WildlifeConservation #EndangeredSpecies
🌱 Teacher Top Tip: Incorporate Sustainability into Lesson Plans 🌍
Make sustainability a key component of your curriculum.
For resources and tips on integrating sustainability into your lessons, visit the Better Planet Education website. Link in bio.
#SustainableEducation #EcoLearning
The sun's out — perfect time for your school to make bird feeders! 🐦
Our FREE Nature & Biodiversity module has step-by-step guides for bird feeders, bug hotels, hedgehog houses & more.
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Make sustainability a core part of your lessons! From climate change to conservation, weaving environmental topics into your curriculum helps students understand the real-world impact of their actions.
#SustainabilityInEducation #EcoFriendlyTeaching
🌱 Teacher Top Tip: Reinforce Sustainable Living 🌍
Incorporate sustainable practices into your classroom by modeling eco-friendly habits, such as reducing waste and conserving energy.
#SustainableLiving #EcoFriendlyClassroom #TeachingSustainability #BetterPlanetEducation
🦭Seals are more than just charismatic marine mammals—they play a crucial role in supporting biodiversity. However, habitat loss, pollution, and climate change pose significant threats to their survival. 🌊
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#MarineConservation #ProtectOurOceans
Quadrat Squares: Measuring Biodiversity in Action 🌱
Quadrat sampling is a simple yet powerful method used by ecologists to study plant and animal populations.
#WildlifeEducation #BetterPlanetEducation
We love receiving statements from pupils!
“I enjoyed creating the air pollution traps; it was interesting to use the magnifying glasses to see what it had caught.”
Get all these amazing learning opportunities for free if you join our Better Planet Schools programme!
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🐊 Crocodiles: Ancient Predators of Our Waterways 🌍
Crocodiles play a vital role in maintaining the balance of aquatic ecosystems. However, habitat destruction and illegal hunting threaten their survival.
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New free video for primary schools! ♻️
"Recycling: How We Can Make a Difference" follows everyday materials on their journey through the recycling process, designed for KS2 pupils.
Curriculum-linked, completely free, and ready to use in classrooms now.
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Our Director Peter visited Ilchester Community Primary School in Somerset to talk to Year 5 and 6 pupils about renewable energy.
Our school talks are free for all UK schools. Find out more at betterplaneteducation.org.uk
🌱 Teacher Top Tip: Plan a Plastic Free Day 🌍
Challenge your students to go a full day without using single-use plastics! Plan activities that encourage them to bring reusable items, create eco friendly alternatives, and explore the impact of plastic on the environment.
Our Better Planet Schools Transport module helps pupils explore how different ways of travelling impact the environment, with plenty of practical opportunities for learning and for children to take meaningful action.
🦔 Hedgehogs: Garden Guardians of the Night 🌿
Discover more about these nocturnal creatures and how you can help protect them by visiting the factsheet section: https://f.mtr.cool/riruaqgrrf
#Hedgehogs #WildlifeConservation #ProtectNature #BetterPlanetEducation #WildlifeEducation
🌿 Teacher Top Tip: Adopt a Tree for Sustainability 🌍
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#AdoptATree #SustainableLearning #EcoEducation #BetterPlanetEducation
We use clean water every day without thinking, but not everyone in the world has that luxury.
Small habits at school and home can lead to big change. Every drop counts.
#SaveWater #BetterPlanetEducation #EcoSchools #WaterMatters
The Platypus: Nature’s Most Unusual Mammal 🌏
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#Platypus #WildlifeConservation #ProtectNature #BetterPlanetEducation #WildlifeEducation
🌱 Teacher Top Tip: Food Miles Investigation 🌍
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#FoodMiles #SustainableFood #EcoLearning #BetterPlanetEducation
When we think about climate action, we don’t always think about trees, but we should.
Trees quietly do some of the most powerful climate work on the planet.
#TreesForClimate #BetterPlanetEducation #EcoSchools #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateAction #ForestPower #ProtectOurPlanet
The Dingo: Australia’s Wild Canine 🇦🇺
Learn more about the dingo and the conservation efforts to protect this iconic species by visiting : https://f.mtr.cool/vpxjesjnvt
#Dingo #AustralianWildlife #EcosystemBalance #WildlifeConservation #BetterPlanetEducation
👩🏻🏫 As well as receiving a year’s worth of complimentary teaching resources to support your school’s sustainability curriculum, when you sign up for our Better Planet Schools programme you will receive 20 free Better Planet Schools Crew badges! 🌿
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