Wildlife and the energy we use
Activities
These five activities make the links between the energy we use everyday and one of the major environmental issues of our time – climate change. The session takes a particular focus on the polar bear – an 'indicator' species which helps us understand the 'health' of our global environment.
Meet the polar bear!
An activity to share what you know and find out more about polar bears and climate change.
15 minutes Brownies, Guides and Senior Section
What's climate change got to do with me?
An activity to help you make the connections between polar bears, climate change and your own lives.
10 mins Brownies and Guides
Mapping product miles
A practical activity to help you understand how far products travel, and the benefits and disadvantages to choosing imported goods. Promotes discussion and girl lead solutions.
20 + mins Brownies, Guides and as a discussion for Senior Section
Agree/Disagree challenge
An active, fun way for you to think about why you shop, as well as what you do and don't think about when shopping.
10 mins Old Brownies, Guides and Senior Section
Help, sinking ship!
An activity to encourage you to consider the difference between needs and wants.
20 mins Brownies, Guides and Senior Section
Downloads
Energy
These activities have been grouped around ideas to help you motivate, make the links and go deeper on issues connected to energy use, climate change and the effects on species such as the polar bear Download all energy activities (PDF 689KB)
Challenges
Active and fun, these are designed to help you take action around the theme of energy and climate change Download challenges (PDF 246KB)
Celebrate success!
Download this Certificate to recognise your unit's efforts and achievements in tackling issues connected to energy and climate change Download certificate (PDF 143KB)