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The University of Reading\u2019s Climate Education Summit is to be informed by your voices. Help us engage as many schools and young people as possible to create an action plan for better climate education.<\/span><\/p>\n

The University of Reading is running an online Climate Education Summit<\/a> on 15<\/strong> September 2021<\/strong>, working with the Office for Climate Education<\/a>, the Royal Meteorological Society<\/a> and the Met Office<\/a>. Our aim is to bring together young people, scientists, educationalists and policymakers, to create a new nationwide action plan for better climate education.<\/p>\n

The views of young people, teachers, parents and school leaders, are key to the discussion and action plan \u2013 we want to hear from you.<\/p>\n

The University has put together a range of resources that we hope will stimulate thinking, discussion and ideas amongst teachers and young people. What do you want to ask the speakers and invited guests about climate education? What do young people need to know to help us look after our climate? How could our education system better prepare young people for the challenges of a changing climate?<\/p>\n

In advance of the event, submit a question<\/a> to the panel, let us know what you think<\/a> is needed from climate education, and book a free place<\/a> at the Climate Education Summit.<\/p>\n

Take a look at our range of resources below \u2013 which includes links to resources from supporting organisations, including the Met Office \u2013 and get involved in shaping the future of climate education in schools.<\/p>\n

Primary schools<\/strong><\/h4>\n

To help advance thinking about the future of climate education in primary schools, we have developed a video of Dr Ella Gilbert \u2013 one of Reading\u2019s climate scientists \u2013 which you can watch with your class to help bring the subject to life. There are also free lesson plans for KS1 and KS2 children, teacher guidance and additional activities available.<\/p>\n

Explore the resources available for primary schools<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Secondary schools<\/strong><\/h4>\n

To fuel the discussion in secondary schools about what\u2019s needed from climate education, we have produced a video of Professor Ed Hawkins MBE \u2013 one of Reading\u2019s climate scientists and an IPCC lead author. You can watch this video with your class and use the supporting lesson plan, or additional activities provided, to engage your students in climate change.<\/p>\n

Explore the resources available for secondary schools<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This year, the Royal Society\u2019s Summer Science Exhibition is taking place digitally from 8-11 July 2021<\/strong>. Scientists at the University will be revealing what goes into creating reliable flood forecasts to support global communities at their \u2018What Happens When There\u2019s Too Much Water?\u2019 exhibit.<\/p>\n

The University\u2019s exhibition page includes more resources that can be used to engage children and schools with climate education. These include:<\/p>\n