Resources

Farmers’ Footsteps makes a great activity to enhance pupils’ learning about the impact of climate change.

Using these resources pupils will explore the human impact of the climate crisis. They will investigate how communities around the world are being affected by climate change, and how people are responding. They will consider how communities are adapting to their own personal climate challenge.

Smoky Homes provides a real-life context for pupils to explore the health and environmental problems faced by the 3 billion people globally who cook on open fires or traditional cook stoves.

In this video, Farmer Jack explains what beans need to grow successfully, and tells us a little more of his ancestor’s tale. 

Winter is Coming, can you help Sustainable Shaun find a way to extend the growing season for the vegetable patches and produce enough food for all the animals in his sustainable city?

Oh no! There's a Pesticide Panic! Can your class help Shaun the Sheep save the minibeasts that have been poisoned by pesticides?

Help Shaun the Sheep build a more sustainable city. Shaun has come up with a clever plan to turn junk into cash and expand the city; it's time for a Clothes Drive!

A discussion-based activity to reinforce students’ understanding of renewable energy sources. One of Practical Action’s most popular activities, the challenge is set on the fictitious Moja Island.

Time to visit Farmer Jack again in Chapter 5! He’s got some fascinating stories to tell, all about growing and eating delicious fresh fruit and vegetables. In this video, Farmer Jack shows us how to make a super salad, with an interesting twist…

In Chapter 4, Farmer Jack shows us around his orchard and polytunnel, and discusses the journeys our food makes before it reaches our plate.