Sustainability Made Simple is set out in four parts:

1. Earth Studies

Concise and factual information on planet Earth, from the 'Big Bang' to the present day. Topics covered are:

• The Beginning of Creation
• The formation of the solar system
• Climate
• Atmosphere
• Vulcanology and plate tectonics
• Evolution
• Rock cycle
• Carbon cycle
• Nitrogen cycle
• Oceans
• Ice Caps

2.  Our Basic Needs

Outlines the basic needs for survival, how we cater for those needs now, and how that differs from the way we met our needs in the past.

Topics include:

• Oxygen
• Water
• Food
• Shelter
• Clothing
• Energy
• Community, Security and Personal Development

3.  Local Studies

Comprises templates and models to enable a full and comprehensive survey of your local community:

• Local Skills
• Local Resources
• Local Knowledge
• Local Production
• Community projects - locating and setting up
• Flora Survey
• Bird Survey
• Minibeast Survey
• Mammal Survey
• Pond Survey
• Tree Survey
• Local History Survey - Communal and Economic

4.  Practical Implementation

Contains information and details of equipment for setting up practical demonstrations in your Outdoor Classroom, and in your local community.

For an idea of available equipment for your school grounds, please see the Photo Gallery

1. Earth Studies

• Geology and Fossil Trails
• Minibeast Magic
• Digging Beds

2.  Our Basic Needs

• Special Sensory Equipment
• Food Growing Resources
• School Farm Design and Costing
• Saving Water
• Shelter
• Uniform Bank
• Carbon Reduction Planning
• Alternative Energy Sourcing

3. Local Studies

• Surveying Notes and Models
• Questionnaire Examples for Parents
• Information on common minibeasts, birds, flowers, trees, mammals, pond-life and fungi

If you would like to put forward your school as a national case-study, please contact Gina Kirby - EMAIL

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