Useful Links
Reduce Rubbish Useful Links
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Recycle-more http://www.recycle-more.co.uk/schools/homepage.aspx?referer=oldsite
A specific schools section for both students and teachers, with activities, facts on rubbish and recycling games for ages 4-11!
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Ollie Recycles http://www.ollierecycles.com/uk/index.html
Supports the Ollie Recycles CD-ROM and is a fun interactive look at the 3Rs Waste Hierarchy with games, quizzes, activities and fact sheets.
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Recycle Zone http://www.recyclezone.org.uk/
Extensive resources produced by Waste Watch for both teachers and students. The site has lots of information, quizzes and interactive games and activities to use both online and in the classroom. Plus access to Recycler the Rapping Robot’s very own mini-site.
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Recycle Now http://www.recyclenow.com/index.html
General website with lots of information on what can be recycled and how in England, plus great tips on how to reduce rubbish and make your own compost bin.
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Sort It http://www.sort-it.org.uk
Useful information and practical advice on how to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle household waste in Scotland.
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Waste Awareness Wales http://www.wasteawarenesswales.org.uk
Official information for the public about managing materials and resources more sustainably, and reducing waste in Wales.
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Recycle Now – schools http://www.recyclenow.com/home_composting/schools/
Looks specifically at composting in schools with downloadable resources for pupils aged 4-11.
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Greener Grub Useful links
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Food for Life Partnership http://www.foodforlife.org.uk/
Led by the Soil Association the Food for Life Partnership is a network of schools and communities across England committed to transforming food culture. The programme includes the Food for Life Partnership Mark, an action framework and award scheme.
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Food a Fact of Life http://www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/
A comprehensive interactive website for primary schools; looking at the issues of healthy eating, cooking and where our food comes. Subjects are covered in a variety of media with videos to watch, recipes to try and games to play.
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Friends of the Earth http://www.foe.co.uk/learning/educators/resource/
Downloadable lesson plans and factsheets about different areas of sustainability including food and farming.
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Fairtrade http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/schools/
All you need to know about Fairtrade and the support and resources needed to become a Fairtrade school.
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Climate Choice http://www.climatechoices.org.uk/pages/food3.htm
This detailed resource is aimed at teachers for Key stage 2 level students focusing on what is climate change and related food issues. It has lots of activities linked to the curriculum and relevant case studies.
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Soil Association http://www.soilassociation.org/web/sa/saweb.nsf/Manuf/primary.html
English National Curriculum linked teaching resources for Key stage 1 and 2 plus a Scottish version with links to the Scottish Curriculum. The downloadable pack covers five topics surrounding food and the impacts of choices we make.
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Catholic Relief Services Fair Trade Program http://www.crsfairtrade.org/resources/download.cfm
General resources from the Catholic Relief Services Fair Trade Program looking at what fair trade is and how you can introduce it into your community.
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Sustainable food http://www.sustainablefood.com/
The website offers detailed background information on the issues surrounding sustainable food, including a sustainable food guide. Useful for teachers wanting to develop more in-depth knowledge.
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Sustain web http://www.sustainweb.org/childrensfoodcampaign/
The Children’s Food Campaign is trying to improve young people’s health and well-being through better food, and food teaching, in schools and by protecting children from junk food marketing.
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Local Food Works http://www.localfoodworks.org/
Background information on why local food is better for the environment and useful links including local food networks in England.
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Farming and Countryside Education http://www.face-online.org.uk/
A comprehensive website that delivers up-to date, accurate and balanced learning materials on rural matters.
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Think of Food and Farming http://www.foodandfarmingyear.org.uk/
Building on the success of the Year of Food and Farming this website aims to educate children and young people about food and farming in a sustainable countryside, with information on growing, cooking and links on visiting farms in England and Wales.
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Farms for Schools http://www.farmsforschools.org.uk/
Website to help schools organise trips to farms plus downloadable resources and activity packs for students and teachers.
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Compost! The (mini-) Musical http://www.thebigbuzz.biz/compost_.html
A teacher’s resource to help your pupils learn about sustainbility through music. ‘Compost!’ is a fun musical that teaches performers and their audiences how we can all help combat climate change through worm power - by composting our waste.
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Get Growing Useful Links
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Recycle Now http://www.recyclenow.com/home_composting/schools/
Part of the website specifically looks at composting in schools with downloadable resources for Key stage 1 and 2.
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Minibeasts http://www.mylearning.org/interactive.asp?journeyid=77&resourceid=311
A website from the Yorkshire Museum where students can create their own Super Bug! Also has information, worksheets and quizzes on minibeasts.
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Yucky Worm World http://yucky.discovery.com/flash/worm/pg000102.html
Fun information about earthworms and how they help recycle for students.
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UK Agriculture http://www.ukagriculture.com/
A detailed guide to food, farming and the countryside which includes an extensive photo library.
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Grow Your Own Grub http://www.growinggrub.co.uk/
A step by step guide for teachers who want to start a growing project in their school.
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Soil Net http://www.soil-net.com/
An extensive resource for teachers and students all about soil and its importance to the environment. Downloadable lesson plans with links to the National Curriculum.
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Garden Organic http://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/organicgardening/schools.php
Advice and resources for schools looking to start a growing project in their school, includes gardening calendar with classroom activities.
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Farming and Countryside Education http://www.face-online.org.uk/
A comprehensive website that delivers up-to date, accurate and balanced learning materials on rural matters.
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Think of Food and Farming http://www.foodandfarmingyear.org.uk/
Building on the success of the Year of Food and Farming this website aims to educate children and young people about food and farming in a sustainable countryside with information on growing, cooking and links on visiting farms in England and Wales.
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Farms for Schools http://www.farmsforschools.org.uk/
Website to help schools organise trips to farms plus downloadable resources and activity packs for students and teachers.
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RHS http://www.rhs.org.uk/SCHOOLGARDENING/default.aspa
Offers advice and curriculum linked lesson plans to schools to grow plants and get gardening, including an interactive garden for students to explore.
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Farm Trails http://www.farmtrails.org.uk/index.html
Discover more about organic farming and take part in the interactive online farm trails of farms across England, Scotland and Wales.
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Moss Green Books Colouring Pages http://www.mossgreenchildrensbooks.co.uk/free-colouring-page/
Excellent free colouring pictures of seasonal fruit and vegetables to download and print off. An excellent way to engage younger children further in the topic and the challenge.
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Grow your own potatoes http://potatoesforschools.org.uk/
A project that provides resources to help children learn about how to grow potatoes and how they fit into a healthy balanced diet. Register online to receive your free potato growing kit.
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The B&Q One Planet Living (OPL) Grant http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/corporate/content/environment_ethics/ethics/community/grants.jsp
The B&Q One Planet Living (OPL) Grant offers between £50 and £250 of B&Q materials to schools, community groups and charitable organisations for long-term sustainable projects.