SYNAPSES Evaluated Resources
On this page you can find all resources that have been identified and evaluated by the SYNAPSES consortium. Are you looking for resources specifically for you? Use the filtering system on the left.
For a description of the Aims and Learning Outomes (LO) refer to this page.
Hello Doughnut
‘Hello Doughnut’ is a comprehensive series of resources for educators to help bring the foundational ideas, practices, and principles of Doughnut Economics into learning spaces. It pays attention to the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains of learning in local contextualised learning environments.
Whispers of Loss: The Significance of One Degree
A learning scenario where students explore climate change and biodiversity loss using satellite data and simulations, fostering environmental responsibility through hands-on activities and critical discussions.
Eratosthenes Goes Green
A hands-on activity where students use solar panels to replicate Eratosthenes’ method of measuring the Earth’s circumference while exploring solar energy efficiency, geography, and sustainability.
Sea Ice from Space – Investigating Arctic Sea Ice and Its Connection to Climate
This activity explores Arctic sea ice using Earth observation data. Students analyze satellite images to understand sea ice changes over time, linking these patterns to climate change. The resource fosters scientific inquiry and environmental awareness.
Astronomy and Football
This resource engages students in understanding planetary distances and scaling by using a football field as a model for the Solar System. Through hands-on calculations and visual representation, students explore astronomy, STEM concepts, and scientific modeling in an interactive and engaging way.
Zero Waste School
This resource engages students in analyzing and reducing waste in their school environment. Through hands-on research and local collaborations, they explore sustainability concepts, circular economy principles, and practical waste management solutions.
Beat the Flood
This hands-on STEM project challenges students to design and build model flood-resistant homes while exploring the science behind climate change, sustainable engineering, and disaster resilience. Through teamwork and problem-solving, students develop critical thinking and creativity in addressing real-world environmental challenges.
5 Minute Sustainability
This series of impactful student-led videos can stimulate interesting discussions, create awareness and empower schools to tackle the climate and nature emergency. Each video is on a new topic and highlights feasible, actionable steps to combat climate change, manage energy, reduce waste and improve biodiversity in your schools.
Action on Global Citizenship
Action on Global Citizenship – A Toolkit for Teachers will support educators to empower their students to become active global citizens in their schools and communities, with a range of activities and resources which align with the National Curriculum whilst using active learning methodologies in an engaging and fun way.
Build the Change: Human Impact
Students will explore how humans impact the planet, using the example of our impact on birds, “today’s dinosaurs.” They will create their own positive impact by devising imaginative solutions to related real-world challenges. This resource was developed by the Lego Foundation and the Natural History Museum London.
Leadership for Change
Leadership for Change is a six-lesson curriculum designed for the next generation of leaders. Students will hear from inspiring leaders and apply the skills they develop to address local challenges. The first lesson is hosted on the Synapses Portal, with the remainder available from the Economist Educational Foundation website.
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