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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
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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.