Inspection Boxes
Primary ESD
Belonging
Another beautiful book by Jeannie Baker in the style of Window. This one
is the view of a garden and inner city street as it changes over the years
of a girls life. Very open-ended, this book will be useful for a wealth
of discussion on community, citizenship, cities, growing up and the environment.
2004, Jeannie Baker
Brother Eagle, Sister Sky
Nearly 150 years ago, Chief Seattle, a respected and peaceful leader of
one of the Northwest Indian Nations, delivered a message to the government
in Washington who wanted to buy his people's land. He believed that all
life on earth, and the earth itself, is sacred.
1993, Chief Seattle
Chocolate Trade Game
This is a lively activity that simulate the experience of all those involved
in chocolate production; from cocoa farmers in Ghana to shoppers in the
UK. It helps the participants explore trade issues including:
• the impact of international trade on rich and poor countries
• how shopping habits affect farmers in southern countries
• how fair trade can help members and cooperatives in Ghana
2001, Christian Aid/Comic Relief
Clean Water - a right for all
Clean Water looks at access to clean water and water use in the UK and
in a number of other countries where obtaining clean water can be more
problematic. Activities help children explore the following topics: water
in their daily lives; health; pollution; land erosion; the water cycle;
purification; water and disasters.
1995, UNICEF
For a FREE downloadable sample activity visit the UNICEF website:
http://www.unicef.org.uk/tz/resources/resource_item.asp?id=17
Dinosaurs and all that Rubbish
One day, when Man had set out for a distant star, the dinosaurs came back
to life and tidied up the barren wastes he had left behind him. Man was
only allowed back when he agreed that the earth should be shared and enjoyed
by everyone.
1993, Michael Foreman
Don’t Waste the World
The pack explores different issues to do with sustainable development.
It helps the pupils to consider the contribution they can make towards
ensuring the ability of our planet to sustain future generations.
2002, Aylesbury DEC
Global Footprints Cards
Global Steps is a card game consisting of 8 playing cards and one instruction
card. Each playing card represents an area of consumption: energy, food,
paper, travel, and so on. The game enables people to estimate their personal
ecological footprint and explore their impact on the environment.
Best Foot Forward
Milo and the Magic Stones
On a small island in the middle of the sea, a mouse named Milo makes an
extraordinary discovery - a magic, glowing stone hidden in a deep crevice.
How will this discovery change the lives of Milo and the other mice? The
reader must decide. Halfway through the story, the book splits into two
sections, each offering a different ending. A thought-provoking story
showing how the decisions we make about the environment today can help
determine the future of our planet.
2004, Dorling Kindersley
Our Street, Our World
Through the exploration of an everyday street scene in the UK, the following
key issues are covered: the built environment, water, transport, food
and shopping, waste and recycling, and trees. Images and stories from
India make global connections.
1997, WWF-UK
A Survival Pack for Future Citizens
This resource pack, for teachers of children aged 7-11, explores needs
and wants for survival through the study of food, homes, sustainable development
and refugees. It benefits from the use of local and global case studies
and examines the need for sustainable development now and in the future.
2002, Cumbria DEC
FREE downloadable classroom activity
Peter’s Place
The images Foreman portrays create a lasting impression of the fragility
of nature, matching Grindley's heartfelt story of an ecological disaster.
2001, Sally Grindley
Rescue Mission, Planet Earth
A sequel to Peace Child's highly successful Rescue Mission Planet Earth,
this book looks at how far we have come since the Rio Earth Summit in
1992. Designed to inspire young people to meet the challenges of living
sustainably, this attractively presented book contains information about
a wide variety of topics connected with sustainable development.
2002, Peace Child International
This is the Tree
The ancient and curious baobab tree is the centre of this book about the
wildlife of the wide African plain. Miriam Moss's poem combines with Adrienne
Kennaway's artwork to trace activity around the culturally significant
“upside down” tree throughout the day.
2001, Miriam Moss
Water Issues:Local and Global
A full colour resource that includes a set of sixteen A4 photographs,
from different places all over the world, and practical ideas for using
water issues as a way into exploring sustainable development. The materials
were put together by a group of teachers who have found that water provides
an excellent and tangible starting point for Key Stage 2 children to explore
their world and its "everyday complexity".
2005, TIDE
For a FREE downloadable sample activity visit the TIDE website:
http://www.tidec.org/projects%20folder/online-res.html
Citizenship for the Future: A Practical Classroom
Guide
Built on two decades of innovative work carried out in schools, this is
a clear and informative guide for teachers incorporating citizenship issues
into their lessons. Part one features background information and curriculum
contexts. The second, larger half of the book is full of classroom activities
and photocopiable material to help children explore the issues around
working towards a more sustainable future for the world. A valuable educational
tool.
2000, WWF-UK
Climate Change Local and Global: An enquiry approach
This booklet takes a clear and imaginative look at climate change. Developed
by teacher groups, it provides a framework for stimulating pupils to think
about this complex issue and answers the questions it raises. Chapters
cover what climate change is, why it matters and what we can do to minimise
it, all interspersed with colourful photos, diagrams, and debate points.
2005, TIDE
For a FREE downloadable sample activity visit the TIDE website:
http://www.tidec.org/projects%20folder/online-res.html
The Paper Bag Game New Ed
What would you do if you worked ten hours a day and still didn't have
enough money to buy basics for your family? This popular and challenging
simulation game has been updated with a new section on child labour. The
game shows just how easy it is to work hard for a living and still stay
poor.
2003, Christian Aid
