Welcome to your take
action learning
library!
Have you ever thought that you're too young to make a
difference? Many students think that no one will listen to
them. But the truth is, young people around the world
are demonstrating their power to promote peace and global
understanding. There are many ways to raise awareness
about important global issues in your school and community.
We have compiled resources and information to help you
learn more about global poverty and take action in your
community. The library contains links to all the resources
and activities you'll need to take action and become
a global citizen.
On this part of the site you will find various materials
to help you on your global journey with this project.
it includes lesson-plans, classroom activities, help and
advice on fundraising and useful websites for you to look at.
Check back regularly as we will be updating the material here
as often as we can.
We wish you luck and hope you enjoy taking
action and changing YOUR world for the better!
DOWNLOAD MATERIAL Here you will find useful materials for fundraising and for classroom activities and lesson plans.
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USEFUL LINKS
Here you will find links to various websites that we hope you will find useful. Check back regurarly to see if we have added anymore and if you find any not listed here that you think are useful, please let us know.
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Books
One of the most respected books around is: The Hot Topic - how to tackle global warming and still keep the lights on, by Gabrielle Walker and Sir David King. Published by Bloomsbury (ISBN: 9780747593959)
Sir David King was the UK Government's Chief Scientific Advisor and is a very respected authority on climate change. The problem of climate change are explained along with the causes, future effects and solutions. The book lays out arguments from sceptics and advocates alike and offers factual evidence for every conclusion.
DVD
An Inconvenient truth.
11th hour
