Habitats and Humanity

These resources are part of the Teaching Net Zero Skills and Jobs suite of resources, created in collaboration with our generous philanthropic partners, The Lord Mayors Charitable Foundation and Boundless Earth.

This Primary Biology Unit, Habitats and Humanity, has been designed to

• support teachers to feel confident teaching about transitioning to a net zero economy using real-world examples
• educate students about climate change
• inspire students to take socially and environmentally responsible, positive action
• develop young people's awareness of and confidence to become climate solution entrepreneurs,
• increase desire to consider sustainability jobs in our future which will be incredibly important as we transition to a net zero economy.

This Habitats and Humanity unit looks at climate change and the work that is being done by individuals, communities, organisations and governments to create a more sustainable world through the lens of habitats and the impacts that humans have on the habitats around them.

Students will investigate the physical conditions of a habitat and analyse how the growth of survival of living things is affected by changing physical conditions, both natural and human-induced. Students will also learn about the impact of increased levels of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere, delve into the concept of carbon capture and examine the environmental impacts of renewable energy to understand more about how sustainable land use and management practices can influence societies' ability to transition to a net zero economy.