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Designed for Key Stages 2 and 3, these toolkits include lesson plans, activities, and comprehensive guides that introduce students to the complexities of sustainable vs. unsustainable palm oil production. Through engaging materials, students learn about the environmental consequences of unsustainable palm oil production, such as habitat destruction in Borneo and Sumatra, and explore how choosing sustainable options can mitigate these effects. With content covering science, geography, and ethical consumerism, this resource empowers students to make informed choices and advocate for sustainability in their communities.

Each toolkit is tailored to specific year groups, with topics spanning persuasive writing, debates on sustainability, ecosystem studies, and the science of photosynthesis. Activities are designed to foster understanding of global environmental issues and the real-world impact of everyday products. By participating in the Sustainable Palm Oil Challenge, students actively learn about eco-conscious shopping, the role of certification, and how sustainable practices support endangered species and biodiversity.

The toolkits include:

  • Topic Webs
  • Lesson Plans
  • Knowledge Organisers
  • Progression Overviews
  • Learning Resources and Activities

Sustainable Palm Oil Conservation Curriculum Toolkits

KS2 - Year 3

  • Write chronological reports
  • Find out about rainforests
  • Explore food webs
  • Everything you need for 7-8 year olds in a Year 3 class

KS2 - Year 4

  • Learn about persuasive writing
  • Explore different viewpoints
  • Find out why deforestation occurs
  • Everything you need for 8-9 year olds in a Year 4 class

KS2 - Year 5

  • Understand roles and issues in debates
  • Create speeches for debate
  • Learn about lifecycles of amphibians found in forests
  • Everything you need for 9-10 year olds in a Year 5 class

KS2 - Year 6

  • Discuss issues around products containing palm oil
  • Plan out persuasive letters
  • Create animal classification charts
  • Everything you need for 10-11 year olds in a Year 6 class

KS3 - Years 7, 8 & 9

  • Research information about sustainable palm oil
  • Plan out structured persuasive letters
  • Understand the Sustainable Development Goals
  • Enhance the learning of 11-14 year olds in Years 7-9

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the environmental impact of unsustainable palm oil production.
  • Recognise the role of sustainable palm oil in conservation.
  • Inspire sustainable consumer behaviour and community advocacy.

Curriculum Links:

  • Science: Plant biology, ecosystems, and photosynthesis.
  • Geography: Human-environment interaction and deforestation.
  • Citizenship: Ethical consumerism and environmental responsibility.
  • English: Persuasive writing, debate, and communication on sustainability topics.

 

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