Past climate teaching resources

These teaching resources support learners in exploring how Earth’s climate has changed over the past 2.6 million years, from ice ages to the Anthropocene. Through a series of themed modules, students investigate key drivers of climate change such as orbital cycles, volcanic activity, solar variation and greenhouse gases. The materials are designed to be flexible and can be adapted to suit different ages, abilities and curriculum contexts. 

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Royal Meteorological Society climate content quality mark october 2023
Lesson sequences
KS4
Geography

Preparation

What you need
  • The potions and pies activity guide
Location

Indoors

Resources

RMetS Past Climate Teaching Guidance.pdf 249.34 KB

Step by step

  1. Download the past climate activity guide.
  2. Read the guidance for step by step instructions for each activity. 

Curriculum links

This activity can be used to support curriculum knowledge and skill development in Geography, alongside enhancing nature education, with age appropriate adaptations.

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