Support for action:

Nation-wide support for action

Solar grants ----Government funds for small, medium and large solar installations.

Clear-skies ----Government funds for renewable energy installations.

Climate Prediction Net ----Download the free climate prediction software and take part in the ongoing internet linked climateprediction.net experiment.

Tree for All ----The Woodland Trust's children's tree-planting project plans to help plant 12 million trees over the next five years. This link will take you to the schools' section of the Tree for All website.

BTCV ----BTCV offer practical support for conservation and planting activities.

London-wide support for action

Wildlife Watch ----A London Wildlife Trust network of action clubs for young environmentalists (8-14 year-olds).

Plan it Cool ----Global Action Plan (GAP) have got together with the Centre for Sustainable Energy to offer a new energy package for schools - "Plan it Cool" provides practical, hands-on support to selected schools in London and the South West. Participating schools are given a free solar sun station that enables the school to reduce their energy bills and provide students with a stimulating educational tool.

Trees for Cities ----South London Based Trees for Cities run tree-planting projects all over the country. There is lots hapening in London. Get in touch to see if there is a local climate friendly project that your pupils can get involved in.

East London support for action

Bow Beasties ----Tower Hamlets has its very own Wildlife Watch Club called the Bow Beasties, and is currently recruiting new members. They meet on the third Saturday of every month at the Soanes Centre, Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, Southern Grove E3 from 10:30am - 12:30pm. It is open to all children from 8 - 14 years old and best of all it’s FREE!

Ground Level ----Groundwork East London is a strategic environmental regeneration organisation. Get in touch to find out about citizenship and sustainablility learning opportunities on the ground near you.

South London support for action

Cycle training UK----This Southwark based workers' Co-op is the biggest independent provider of on-road cycle training and cycle maintenance training in London. Get your pupils pedalling happily and safely!

Solar for London ----Support for schools to go solar from Southwark based SEA/RENUE.

 

 

Teaching resources:

East London teaching resources

Global Footprints ----The Tower Hamlets based Humanities Education Centre (HEC)'s global footprinting website. HEC run projects for schools supporting international sustainable development education.

SETPOINT ----SETPOINT London East is based in the Soanes Centre, situated within a nature reserve in Tower Hamlets, which houses a classroom facility dedicated to increasing children's environmental knowledge. They offer "Solar Energy Challenge", "Wind Energy Challenge" and "Cozy Home" workshops and the 1st 2 hours are free to Tower Hamlets Schools.

Online teaching resources

Nature Detectives ----A Woodland Trust and UK Phenology Network partnership website.Online and downloadable resources for your pupils to get into phenology (the study of the times of recurring natural phenomena especially in relation to climate).

Cool Kids for a Cool Climate ----By and for secondary aged kids in South Yorkshire, this is an insightful and encouraging presentation of scientific and environmental information on climate change, and on doing something about it!

Global Express ----Global Express is an up-to-the-minute magazine resource for teachers of 8-14 year olds on world events and global issues in the news. Go to “Classroom Activities”. For teaching about global climate impacts check out number 23. Climate change, in particular.

PowerEd ----The National Energy Foundation’s site for schools, “PowerEd”. Good introductory renewable energy factsheets.

STEP ----A Sustainable Technology Education Project from the international development agency ITDG. Global case studies. Useful for studying energy, transport and social/environmental impact, although aimed primarily at design & technology teaching.

Funny Weather ----Climate chang comic book. “Funny Weather We're Having at the Moment, Isn't it Dear?” A 16 page comic explaining the scientific principles behind climate change in a fun and accessible way. Also available on paper (with added insert about Rising Tide’s climate change campaign) from :- Rising Tide UK

Rising Tide ----Factsheet on the basics of climate change: What it is and how to explain it to other people.

Rising Tide ----Factsheet - LIFESTYLE EMISSIONS: A 2 page fact sheet on how much we contribute to global warming through our cars, flights, house heating and hot water. With links to useful carbon calculation sites.

British Wind Energy Association ----This section of the BWEA’s site has plenty of information, pictures and downloadable educational booklets about wind power for KS1-4.

CREATE ----All manner of resources and links, particularly focused around energy efficiency and energy use in school.

Teaching resources by post

Science: the global dimension ----“Science: the global dimension” Published 2003 by the Development Education Association in partnership with the Association for Science Education, this booklet has been written to enable teachers and advisors to consider the value of addressing the global dimension in science education. “Global Perspectives in the National Curriculum: Guidance for Key Stages 3 & 4 Science” Booklet published 1998, offering guidance on teaching and learning about development and global issues in the Science classroom.

CAT ----The Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales stock some very useful books and factsheets in their online shop, as well as bits and pieces for making renewable technology models.

SusSchools ----Mail order"off the peg" demonstration models.

ATC ----Visit the website of Hebdon Bridge's Alternative Technology Centre to mail order kits and parts for building your own models. Go to "Green Shop" (online Catalogue) > "Kits and accessories".

Rapid Electronics ---- mail order electronics and model making parts, often considerably cheaper than from specialist green shops.

Plug into the Sun----The Schools and Homes Energy Education Project (SHEEP) supplies solar parts and models, as well as running courses, workshops and events.

General information:

Renewable energy info

BWEA ----The British Wind Energy Association

Scoraig Wind ----Website of Hugh Piggott, well known small scale wind expert.

Jatropha ----About the use of the Jatropha plant for rural development in tropical and subtropical countries, including it's use as a bio-mass fuel.

EVUK ----Electric vehicles UK

Biodiesel America ----More info about bio-diesel from one of the authors of "From the fryer to the fuel tank", a good introductory book to the various options for running on used oil.

Energy statistics info

WEC ----The World Energy Council Global Energy Information Service.

IEA ----The International Energy Association's Energy Information Centre.

BERR ----The Energy section of the Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform's site.

Climate change info

CRU ----The Climatic Research Unit at UEA Norwich.

Rising Tide UK ----A national network of groups campaigning to combat climate change. Lots of downloadable info on climate change, personal action and international process.