KS3/S1-3 lesson plans

Generation Green supports Science and Geography, with an emphasis on Active Citizenship and personal responsibility. It also supports the NFSS and Eco-Schools initiatives. The tabs below show how each lesson links into your curriculum. Where specifications are changing, links to both current and revised specifications are included.


Taking part also develops a number of important life skills for students, and for your school, which can enhance your work towards becoming more sustainable.

KS3/S1-7 Copenhagen Climate Change Conference assembly plan and resources

This December, the world’s leaders will convene in Copenhagen with the aim of agreeing on a new international treaty to set out targets for stopping climate change. Use our resources to open the debate and engage pupils in your school.

KS3/S1-3 Assembly Plans

This Assembly makes students think about their energy usage, and how their future will be effected.

Teaching resources

Primary lesson plans

Secondary lesson plans

Curriculum links

Download a complete set of curriculum links for KS3

Lesson plans

  • Lesson 1

    Global warming fears

    Understanding Global warming and climate change

  • Lesson 2

    Forms of energy

    Understanding energy and climate change

  • Lesson 3

    Renewable and non-renewable energy

    Comparing renewable and non-renewable energy sources

  • Lesson 4

    Exploring sources of energy (part 1)

    Understanding the different sources of energy

  • Lesson 5

    Exploring sources of energy (part 2)

    Determining the environmental impact of energy sources

  • Lesson 6

    Exploring sources of energy (part 3)

    Producing a poster

  • Lesson 7

    Energy Source Poster Presentation

    Presenting your poster to the class

  • Lesson 8

    Greenhouse gases

    The environmental impact of rising population

  • Lesson 9

    Energy suppliers and the energy grid

    How electricity is distributed from power stations to homes, schools and businesses

  • Lesson 10

    Energy waste and habits checks

    Identifying energy wasting habits in your school

  • Lesson 11

    Awareness raising campaign

    Focus on the most persistent bad habits in your school