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9 Ways to Educate Students About Food Waste

Food waste is a critical issue that affects our environment, society, and economy. As educators, we have a powerful role to play in teaching our students about sustainability, and one key aspect of this is minimizing food waste in the classroom. This guide offers creative and effective ways to raise awareness and reduce food waste […]

The Power of Hands-On Learning: Empowering Children Through Interactive STEM Education

In a world driven by technology, children must develop skills beyond memorisation and rote learning. Interactive learning provides children with a holistic and enjoyable approach to education that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity. This is because by actively participating in hands-on activities, children can deepen their understanding of concepts and foster a lifelong […]

How to incorporate Sustainable Development Goals into the classroom?

One of the most important things we can do to ensure a better future for our planet is to educate the next generation on the importance of sustainable development. Sustainable development goals (SDGs) are an integral part of achieving this, and can be easily incorporated into the classroom. Through the use of interactive activities and […]

Sustainability education advice from an experienced educator

By Dr Meryl Batchelder, Middle School Teacher In Northumberland, UK & TeachSDG Ambassador. As a teacher with an academic background in environmental science, I believe that the purpose of education is to prepare young people for the future. But, even beyond the pandemic, planet Earth is rapidly changing and, depending on where you are in […]