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Learning and
    Turning environmental                                                                                                           Call to action box style
                                                                                                                                        investigating climate
                                                                                                                                        change
    learning into positive


                                                                                                                                        Learners develop an
    action                                                                                                                          Call to action box style
                                                                                                                                        understanding of the
                                                                                                                                        science of climate change



                                                                                                                                        Learners unsure of how
                                                                                                                                        they can make a
                                                                                                                                    Call to action box style
                                                                                                                                        difference




                                                                                                                                 Conversely, this example, which is
                                                                                                                                 more in line with the action-based
                                                                                                                                 core of the Eco-Schools process,
                                                                                                                                 takes the learning further and more
      The Curriculum for Wales inspires     That’s why it’s more important than                                                  holistically.
      pupils to take ownership of their     ever to give young people the
      learning, sparking a growing          opportunity to channel their                      Start                                                      Finish
      enthusiasm for understanding our      knowledge into meaningful action.                    Learning and                            Track progress and
      planet and the challenges it faces.   By taking positive steps, they can               Call to action box style                Call to action box style
                                                                                                                                         measure the impact
                                                                                                 investigating climate
                                            feel empowered to make a real                        change                                  made (numeracy)
      At Eco-Schools Wales, we’re           difference—now and for the future.
      delighted to see this passion         The two diagrams below show how
      translating into action, with more    this might look in practice in                       Pupils develop an                       Set a target to reducing
      young people becoming ethical,        relation to learning about climate               Call to action box style                Call to action box style
                                                                                                                                         class/school impact on the
                                                                                                 understanding of the
      informed citizens committed to        change.                                              science of climate change               climate
      protecting the environment.
                                            This scenario exemplifies how
      However, we recognise that            climate change and its issues are                    Feelings of worry about                 Explore solutions and
      learning about global                 taught in the classroom, where                   Call to action box style                Call to action box style
                                                                                                 the future and questioning
                                                                                                                                         changes that can be made
      environmental issues can              learners discover the facts, but                     "What can we do to help?"               to make a difference
      sometimes feel overwhelming and       aren’t given the opportunity to take
      lead to increased anxiety.            their knowledge further.
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