Learning resources | Environment and the climate crisis

I Spy nature activity sheet

Lots of the banners at the museum are decorated with images inspired by nature.

Go for a walk and see how many of these images you can find, then design your own banner with the images of nature that you found on your walk.

Suitable for ages 5+

Create a multi-ended story

Discover the power of storytelling in addressing climate grief and create a multi-ended story where the reader chooses the destiny of the planet.

Part of the Think Globally, Act Locally project, 2021.

Suitable for ages 7+

Build a window farm

Make a hydroponic experiment to build your own window farm.  Recycling a plastic drink bottle with a bit of fabric and some gravel, get your first crop planted.

Part of the Think Globally, Act Locally project, 2021.

Suitable for ages 7+

Virtual hidden nature tour

Take a virtual tour on PHM’s YouTube channel to discover stories about those who have campaigned for nature and the environment over the last 200 years.

Suitable for ages 11+

Climate Change, Migration and DR Congo

November 2020’s Radical Late was an online story and discussion exploring the ways in which colonialism, conflict, race and migration connect with climate change.

Suitable for ages 12+

Ten treasures

Find out about ‘There Is No Planet B’ placard, one of ten treasures chosen by PHM’s team that captures the ethos, spirit and importance of the museum’s collection.

Suitable for all ages

'There is No Planet B' blog post by youth activist Lillia

Read this blog by youth activist Lillia about what’s at stake and how she is standing up for climate justice.

Suitable for all ages