Tools for Scottish schools to teach climate change

The Scottish Government has published an action plan to make it easier for schools to cover global issues such as climate change and a sustainable economy.

'Learning for Sustainability' provides teachers and pupils with more tools to increase awareness of sustainability.

Teachers are being encouraged to take advantage of training opportunities to deliver a sustainable curriculum, backed by £650,000 of Scottish Government grant funding.

Growing food is covered in science and geography, fair trade part of social subjects and global economics as part of the social studies and mathematic syllabus.

Deputy First Minister John Swinney said: “One of the core aims of Curriculum for Excellence is that Scotland’s young people become responsible citizens operating on a global stage. This action plan goes further, placing sustainable learning at the heart of Curriculum for Excellence and empowers teachers and schools with a suite of tools and training to drive sustainable goals.

“By striving for all our learners to receive sustainable learning as part of the curriculum, Scotland is leading the way towards a better world for all.”