Aims of the Go Green Workshop A.Identify the levels of knowledge and understanding the children have in relation to: 1.Climate Change. 2.Human contribution to Climate Change. 3.What does Going Green mean? B.Promote awareness on how our behaviour has an impact on our climate. C.Stimulate the children to come up with simple ideas and creative solutions to help tackle Climate Change.

Cars are banned

Some of the children’s ideas for travelling to school Walk or Run Cycle (Safely using cycle lanes and with a helmet) Scoot Take the bus/ tube/ train/ coach Use an electric car or a biofuel car Car share with 2 or 3 other children Electric bicycle Electric quad bicycle where a whole family could pedal together Roller skate or skate board

Pollution from Carbon Dioxide Data from Small Steps by Glenn Murphy

Why is the climate of our planet getting hotter? Produce a 3d model of our planet earth as seen from the moon showing the problem of global warming. Clearly labelled and easy to understand.

How to make a globe.

What does going green mean to you?

Some of the children’s ideas for Going Green Reuse, don’t throw away stuff that’s reusable Reduce, Use computer, TV, tablet and all other electronics less Turn lights, computer, TV and all other electrical appliances off when not in use Recycle Turn down the heating and hot water temperature Turn off the tap when brushing teeth Water, sun and wind can produce energy, use renewable energy in your home Don’t cut down trees, plant trees Save the world, rainforest and animals Do things yourself rather than always relying on machines.

Sustainability… …is to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. ( Bruntwood Report )

All sustainability means is to leave the world better than we found it. ( Paul Hawken )

If we have a passion and fascination for the Diversity of Life on our planet we will feel motivated to look after it. ( David Attenborough )

We need to preserve the natural systems on which we depend: Air, Water, Soil, Biodiversity, Climate and what they provide: Rain, pollination, regulate temperature, fertile soil and purify Air and Water. ( Dominic Bourg )