Teaching Climate Change and Sustainability in the Primary Curriculum (Exploring the Primary Curriculum)

The first aim of the DfE′s 2022 Strategy for Sustainability and Climate Change is to prepare all young people for a world impacted by climate change through learning and practical experience.

This practical text for new teachers empowers them to develop their knowledge and understanding of climate change and sustainability. It supports them to develop confidence in discussing difficult themes and to create safe learning spaces that allow children to articulate concerns. The book provides a structure for learning and teaching about climate change and sustainability across the primary curriculum. All chapters are linked to relevant and authentic research and include suggestions for practical activities.

Karin Doull is a principal lecturer at the University of Roehampton specialising primary history. She is a Chartered Teacher of History (CT Hist) and writes extensively for the Primary History journal. She is also active in promoting history through workshops, webinars and conference seminars. Karin has been involved in a number of fellowship projects including a Holocaust Teacher Fellowship (with the Imperial War Museum) and Transatlantic teacher fellowship (with The National Archives) working with international colleagues to explore twentieth century history. 

Susan Ogier is Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-Ordinator of Art and Design Education at University of Roehampton, UK.