Global Citizenship magazine for schools

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A short engaging film can invite curiosity and empathy around some of the big global issues of our time. Here is our selection for all ages. Each one has accompanying activity ideas.

Here is our selection for ages. Each one has accompanying activity ideas.

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Published in Activities

David Maxwell, QIO, shares Dumfries and Galloway’s vision for enabling Learning for Sustainability across all education settings and schools.

Published in Features

Martin Rhodes, Chief Executive of the Scottish Fair Trade Forum, reflects on what needs to happen next to support those at the frontline of the climate emergency.

Published in Features

This lesson from the Fairtrade Foundation, introduces the topic of climate, giving children the opportunity to compare the climate in the UK with the climate in the cocoa growing region of West Africa.

Published in Activities

What happens when you cross a group of engaged and motivated young people armed with inspiring climate-smart ideas for Earth’s future with COP26, the world’s biggest climate change conference? Katie McGeary from IDEAS reports.

Published in Schools

Highland and Speyside Mock COP showcases pupil voice and activism and provides an engaging way into better understanding the climate emergency.

Published in Schools

The 1.5 Max Global School’s Climate Summit was transformational for the young people and facilitators involved. Bell Baxter High School in Fife explains how.

Published in Schools

Catriona Crawford, teacher at Portobello High School, urges leaders to listen to young people’s voices and understand their frustrations.

Published in Schools

Stories can be a great way into learning about global issues even with very young children. These activities provide some starting points.

Published in Activities

In the run up to COP26 in Glasgow, the time is right to listen to our young people who have been vocal in their calls across the world for action to be taken on the climate crisis. Kate Allen from Scotdec urges us to respond.

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Read Woke

read woke

“It is a movement. It is a feeling. It is a style.” Challenge yourself and your students to read books which engage with issues of social injustices. Discover booklists and resources from the Scottish Book Trust

Radi-Aid

radi aid

Song, comedy and parody of Band Aid. With the re-release of ‘Do they know it’s Christmas?’, the Radi-Aid short film and accompanying resources asks us to reflect on the impact of the song 40 years on. Go to the resources

Orbital

orbital

A beautifully imagined mediation on what it means to be human and our relationship with our planet. A perfect short read for the holidays! Find out more

Climate Fiction Prize

climate fiction

The Climate Fiction Prize celebrates the most inspiring novels tackling the climate crisis. Through great stories, it will support societies to fully grasp the climate change threat and to embrace its solutions. Discover the long-list

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