Trócaire

Theme: Climate Change and Environment


Climate change Click here to access the online interactive whiteboard resources. This educational resource is called 'Climate Change: A Call for Stewardship and Global Solidarity'. It is aimed at post-primary CSPE students in the Republic of Ireland and in the North will link in with Local and Global Citizenship. The 8 skills based lesson plans contained in this interactive online resource will help students develop a deeper understanding of environmental sustainability and ensure a knowledgeable and reflective approach to their action project. Each activity has an accompanying slide or slides to support the teacher as they carry out the lesson. Click here to access the online interactive whiteboard resources.
Go Green, Go Global! Senior Primary/ Key Stage 2 Educator's Resource This resource has been written in conjunction with Eco-Schools. It provides a range of activities to incorporate a global perspective into the classroom and focuses on three of the ten Eco-School topics; Global Perspectives, Water and the impact of Climate Change.
Focus on Climate Change: Junior Primary/ Key Stage 1 Educator's Resource This resource consists of lesson plans and worksheets that contain engaging activities for educators who wish to explore the theme of Climate Change within the Junior Primary classroom.
Focus on Climate Change: Senior Primary/ Key Stage 2 This resource consists of lesson plans and worksheets that contain engaging activities for educators who wish to explore the theme of Climate Change within the Junior Primary classroom.
Climate Change Case Study This Climate Change case study explores the life of Nangiro, a boy from Kenya. Nangiro’s story can be used with all age groups.
Climate Change: Teacher's Note A short document for teachers with background information on Climate Change.
Maji Pack: Junior Primary/ Key Stage 1 Educator's Resource This pack has been produced to introduce young children to the issue of water and in particular its importance to families in Kenya. It includes a range of classroom activities, 12 colour photos with accompanying stories and a poster.
Kenya Climate Change: Senior Primary/ Key Stage 2 Educator's Resource This Senior Primary booklet looks at Climate Change and its effect on developing countries with a particular focus on water. The materials contain background information on Climate Change, activities and information around responses to water shortages in Kenya and suggestions for action.
Creating a Climate for Change: Post Primary CSPE/Citizenship Educator's Resource This resource has been designed specifically for teachers and students of CSPE and Citizenship, looking at the concepts of Interdependence and Stewardship. It has a particular focus on action and skills and will set out clear steps in order to take action on climate change and illustrate how it is impacting on people in the developing world. Activities and case studies included will facilitate the students to develop a deeper understanding of the issue which will ensure a knowledgeable and reflective approach to action.
Stewards of the Earth: Post Primary/ Key Stage 3 & 4 Religion Educator's Resource In this particular Religious Education resource we focus on the impact of Climate Change on those living in the developing world. Climate change is a growing issue of concern and one that is already affecting the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world. Human beings need to fully understand and appreciate the principle of solidarity; we do not live in isolation. What we have done in the past, what we do today and what we will do in the future has an impact
Climate Change, Water and Kenya: Post Primary/ Key Stage 3 and 4 Geography Educator's Resource Designed for Transition Year and Junior Certificate this new geography resource was written for Trócaire by Charles Hayes, author of New Complete Geography and focuses on the topic of climate change and water in Kenya.
Dansa from Ethiopia: Early Year's Educator's Resource This pre-school booklet tells the story of Dansa from Ethiopia. Through the activities provided young children can explore different aspects of life in Ethiopia and draw comparisons between their own life and the experiences of Dansa.