Issue to action:
Tackling Climate Anxiety in the classroom
A digital education resource for teachers to think critically about the impact of the Climate Emergency on the health and well-being of learners.
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Issue to Action: Tackling Climate Anxiety in the classroom
Using the resource
This resource is for teachers to support thinking about the impact the Climate Emergency has on learners from upper primary through to secondary.
It has been designed in response to fears and challenges voiced by teachers. Our hope is that the ideas and reflections will build confidence and motivation to seek opportunities to develop critical thinking skills, whilst supporting the well-being of staff and learners.
Scotdec and Highland One World work within the IDEAS network to advocate for a Global Citizenship approach to learning around the Climate Emergency. Using participatory learning methodologies enables young people to enhance key skills and values to develop greater curiosity about the world and feel greater agency for positive change. We have curated a Padlet of recommended resources for further learning and teaching.
Issue to Action: Tackling Climate Anxiety in the classroom
Meet the contributors
We would like to thank all of the contributors who have all donated their time, sharing their particular expertise and passion surrounding the issue.
We recognise, however, that whilst a range of views and perspectives is included, this resource has
limitations and many voices are unfortunately missing. Please do contact us if you would like to
collaborate and share your views in the future.
Watch this introductory video and meet our valued contributors.
Issue to Action: Tackling Climate Anxiety in the classroom
Why the Climate Emergency causes anxiety
Issue to Action: Tackling Climate Anxiety in the classroom
Strategies for addressing anxiety
Issue to Action: Tackling Climate Anxiety in the classroom
Using a Rights-based approach to explore the
Climate Emergency
Issue to Action: Tackling Climate Anxiety in the classroom
Reconnecting with nature and getting outdoors to support positive mental health
Issue to Action: Tackling Climate Anxiety in the classroom
Encouraging learners to have greater agency to make positive change
We’ve curated a Padlet of resources which support teaching and learning around the Climate Emergency, organised by level and theme.
Issue to Action: Tackling Climate Anxiety in the classroom
Key resource list
Our resource website hosts our selection of the best Global Citizenship resources available - relevant to the curriculum, tried and tested by teachers in Scotland and updated regularly.
Our magazine for Scottish schools Stride aims provides a source of inspiration and support for teachers delivering education for Global Citizenship in Scotland.
Funded by People’s Postcode Lottery and the Pebble Trust.
With thanks to:
Portobello High School Eco Committee (Kizhi Bickley, Michael Crump, Alistair Graham, Amity Telford, Alice Birkett and Lucy McFadyen), Cat Crawford, Ellie Denehy, Bernadette Cairns, Nduzani, Ayomide Olude, Opeyemi Ogundeji, Katherine Parfitt, Jen Newall, Sophia Georgescu, Nicola Davidson, Lucy Power and Diana Firth.