Trees for Change Challenge Primary

For Primary schools, the Trees for Change Challenge provides resources that support pupils in investigating and researching trees in their local area. Through video lessons and activities, pupils will discover the benefits of trees to our towns and cities. Completing the challenge and creating reports will support pupils in understanding the role trees play in creating healthier, more sustainable urban environments.

Resources

The Trees for Change Challenge for Primary comprises of three video lessons which are paired with activities. See below the Primary Pupil Workbook, which guides pupils through the extension activities. Also find the Teacher's Guide which outlines the project and explains how to deliver the associated activities. 

 

Lesson 1: Carbon

This lesson introduces climate change and highlights how trees help mitigate its impacts by absorbing greenhouse gases and reducing air pollution. Pupils are encouraged to consider the production of carbon dioxide in relation to tree planting efforts.​

Lesson 1: Carbon

Lesson 2: Canopy

This lesson reinforces understanding of climate change. The benefits of trees in protecting against the impacts of climate change are highlighted, specifically in relation to heavy rain and extreme heat.

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Lesson 2: Canopy

Lesson 3: Connectivity

This lesson introduces ideas of biodiversity and ecosystems, as well as linking to the benefits of more nature in built environments on people and communities. ​

Lesson 3: Connectivity

Creating Reports

By working through the provided materials, pupils will create a poster or video report on where they would like to see trees planted and why. 

Posters:

  • Clearly explain where trees should be planted and why. 
  • Bright, colourful and engaging.

Video Reports:

  • Create a mini documentary.
  • Film in landscape for a maximum of three minutes. 
  • The video should be 100% your own footage. 

Enter the Trees for Change Challenge

Reports can be submitted into a competition with entries judged by experts from Clyde Climate Forest and Trees for Cities, who can influence local authorities regarding where more trees are needed and can be planted. 

One entry should be submitted per class. Ensure that consent procedures are followed in relation to sharing content. 

The winning school will receive an in-person session from storyteller Alison Galbraith. 

The deadline for submissions is the 29th January 2027.  

For more information please see the Teacher’s Guide 

About You
About Your Entry
Please upload your entry here. Max file size 10MB. PDF or DOCX only.
Please enter a link to your video. i.e. YouTube, Vimeo, SharePoint etc.
Consent
Please tick the box to allow us permission to publish your entry. See media consent and privacy notice below.

Media Consent and Privacy Notice

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Get in touch:

If you require any additional support in completing this challenge, please get in touch with:

education@keepscotlandbeautiful.org

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