What can we do to protect habitats we care about?
Linked to the Great Sports Share guided enquiry the Protect Our Future resources spotlight the voice of athletes to empower us all in taking climate action towards changing our behaviours.
Watch inspirational and motivating films and download teacher resources to support you in encouraging pupils to tell their story of the habitat they care most about.
How is the habitat being affected by climate change?
What are the actions or activities that pose issues?
What actions can young people take to help limit damage?
#OurPitch on Climate Action
This resource explores the causes and impacts of climate change, and looks at the positive role athletes and sport can play when they use their platforms to drive positive climate action.
Pupils will:
understand what climate change is, its causes and its impacts different global habitats.
be introduced to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and their role in addressing climate action.
explore how athletes can use their platform to drive positive change
Curriculum links: Biology, Climate Change, Geography, PSHE
Pupils are encouraged to tell their story of the habitat they care about the most, how this habitat is being affected by climate change and what action they will take in their own community to help this habitat.
It also introduces SailGP and The Emirates Great Britain SailGP team, and athletes share insights about how they measure their impact and are taking positive climate action.
Founded by Sir Ben Ainslie in 2014, the 1851 Trust is a specialist education and sports charity committed to harnessing the power of athletes and elite sport to change perceptions and inspire young people globally through STEM learning and climate action. The Trust has two flagship education programmes: Protect Our Future and STEM Crew.
