Sustainable Development

Resources for teachers

What is the Schools' Global Footprint

The Schools' Global Footprint is a straightforward way to measure your school’s Ecological Footprint - its impact on the planet.

The effect of your Ecological Footprint

Our Ecological Footprint is a measure of the mark that we leave on the natural world that sustains us.

Scotland’s Footprint

Discover the size of Scotland's Ecological Footprint and what plans there are to move towards sustainable development.

The Eco Schools programme and Ecological Footprinting

The six areas of the School's Global Footprint correspond with many of the Eco Schools themes.

Schools' Global Footprint themes

Work through the themed areas of the Schools' Global Footprint.

Why engage in Ecological Footprinting?

What are the benefits to schools that engage in Ecological Footprinting? 

 

Global footprint - rubbish tip

Teacher's pack

Classroom activities and background information for all sections of the Schools Global Footprint.

PDF icon PDF File: Teacher's Pack for - School Global Footprint (3 MB)

Image credit: Steve Morgan / WWF Scotland

 

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