Information for teachers
Practical Action
Practical Action was founded more than 40 years ago by radical economist, philosopher and author of Small is Beautiful, Dr EF Schumacher. We believe that the right idea – however small – can change lives, create jobs and improve health and livelihoods. The tools to reduce poverty may be simple of sophisticated, but to provide long-term practical answers, must be placed firmly in the hands of local people.
By taking small steps and working with existing resources, appropriate ideas can help people to help themselves. Working in 12 countries worldwide, Practical Action’s unique approach to development had had a positive impact on the lives of millions.
Development education
Our Education unit offers a range of support services for teachers and young people in the UK looking to address sustainable development within their teaching and learning.
We publish a regular e-newsletter with free downloadable resources. We have a wide range of innovative STEM resources that focus on a whole range of sustainable issues including renewable energy and climate change.
Classroom resources
We have a wide range of innovative STEM resources that focus on a whole range of sustainable issues including renewable energy and climate change.
Below are some of our classroom resources available for download. For a full selection, visit our Schools site.
6 Rs activity sheet
An excellent activity to support students to understand the 6R terms and hierarchy of sustainability impact.
Belief Circles worksheet : What's the role of a designer?
A worksheet to enable students to think about their views of the roles and responsibilities of designers.
Certificates - congratulations
Certificates for students whose group wins the challenge
Certificates - well done
Certificates for all students who have taken part in the challenge
Climate change in Kenya
Poster giving information on what support can be given to help people in Kenya cope with the effects of climate change.
comparing weather patterns
Worksheet requiring children to interpret and compare weather patterns in Bangladesh and London.
CREST energy
Global CREST challenges are part of the British Science Association's CREST awards. They give students the opportunity to work on projects related to international development issues. This resource suggests project ideas for energy
CREST Food resource
Downloadable leaflet outlining the ways in which students can get involved in a Global CREST award linked to Food.
If you'd like any further information about Practical Action or its Education work, please e-mail education@practicalaction.org.uk, telephone 01926 634400 or write to us at:
Education Unit
Practical Action
The Schumacher Centre for Technology & Development
Bourton on Dunsmore
Rugby CV23 9QZ
