Planet Under Pressure

BBC News Online explores our planet's most pressing environmental issues. The site takes a look at six areas where a crisis could be brewing: food, water, energy, climate change, biodiversity and pollution.

Are You Eco Friendly?

An appealing adventure style game for 7 to 9 year olds where you can take part in fun missions for the 'Environmental Intelligence Unit'. See how you can help to save our planet. It's fun!

Eco - Schools

Are you interested in your school becoming an Eco-School? Find out how to register and how joining the programme can reduce the environmental impact of the school on your community. Awards available.

Energise Anything!

E.ON workshops, designed for a maximum of 30 pupils, explore concepts in physics, design and technology and engineering. They are delivered by STEM experts and adjusted appropriately for the age group. E.ON provide the kit.

Sustainable Learning

A fantastic site which aims at connecting teachers with free learning resources and expert knowledge to inspire children about sustainability. Includes super videos and lesson plans.

Roots & Shoots Mission Possible

The Roots & Shoots programme is about making positive change happen for our communities, for animals and for the environment. Register to access the free teacher's resources, available for use by schools in the UK.

Educational Resources on Hidden Plastics

An engaging lesson plan and set of educational resources on hidden plastics and how to protect the environment against them.

Going, Going, Gone?

A super site which how species are becoming extinct faster than ever. It looks at particular endangered animals and the causes that threaten them.

Essex Wildlife Trust

On this YouTube channel there are some fabulous informative videos about wildlife with lots of activities you can try at home.

BioEthics Education Project

Find information on a wide range of bioethical issues such as gm crops, climate change, genetic technology, pollution, biodiversity, farming and cloning. There is an online discussion area and teaching resources matched to A Level syllabi.