Teachers pack: Illegal wildlife trade (Sing for songbirds)
This teacher pack connects our ‘Sing for Songbirds’ campaign with multiple curriculum subjects, such as Art & Design, Geography, Science, Maths, and English.
It offers creative ways for schools to integrate the campaign into lessons, whether through data analysis, creating posters, or engaging in debates about the conservation of these endangered birds. By exploring topics like the illegal songbird trade in South East Asia, students can gain a deeper understanding of conservation issues while applying critical thinking and artistic expression.
The resource encourages awareness but also provides practical activities, such as researching data on songbird populations, creating visual art projects, and performing the Sing for Songbirds song. Through these activities, students are inspired to reflect on global biodiversity challenges and how they can make a difference.
Learning Outcomes
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Develop an understanding of the illegal wildlife trade and its impact on endangered species.
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Engage in creative projects that raise awareness about songbird conservation.
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Learn to analyse and present data related to songbird populations and conservation efforts.
Curriculum Links
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Art & Design: Creating posters, origami birds, and other visual representations of songbirds.
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Geography: Mapping songbird habitats and exploring the environmental impacts of habitat destruction.
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Science: Understanding ecosystems, habitats, and how environmental changes affect living organisms.
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Maths: Interpreting data through graphs, pie charts, and other visual data presentations.
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English: Writing letters, debating the ethical concerns of the illegal wildlife trade, and storytelling.