Our world

Our world is pretty special; home to humans, animals and plants. It is the only place in the universe like it, so we need to protect it.

Our amazing planet, Earth is the only place in the solar system known to support life, as it has the right combination of atmosphere, seasons, temperature and water to allow living creatures to survive.

Have you ever seen a picture of Earth from space? Our planet is often called the ‘Blue Planet’, because over 70% of its surface is covered with water! 

  • All living creatures get everything they need from our Earth, including animals, plants and people! Earth gives us food, water, clothing, shelter and even medicines. 

    But, Earth is our only home, and it can easily be damaged by human activity if we don’t take care of it. It is essential that we are careful not to take more than we need and to use our natural resources carefully. 

    Think about it…can you think of five things that you have used today that came from Earth’s Natural Resources? 

    Whilst some species are now extinct, endangered or struggling for survival, the human population is thriving…

  • Just 200 years ago there were fewer than one billion people on Earth and now there are almost 8 billion and the number is still rising. If this trend continues, scientists think that there could be 10 billion people by 2060! 

    As the human population has increased and our way of living has changed we are taking more and more from our beautiful planet and are producing more waste than ever before which is having a HUGE impact on our environment. 

    Over the next few pages, you’ll discover more about our amazing planet, learn how humans have changed it, and what we can do to help protect our only home... Are you ready to become an eco hero? 

  • Pollution

    Pollution

    We’ve all heard of pollution, but what does it actually mean, where does it come from and what harm does... Read more

Pollution

Pollution

We’ve all heard of pollution, but what does it actually mean, where does it come from and what harm does... Read more

Plastic

Plastic

Plastic is everywhere and makes life as we know it possible, but there is a downside to this useful material.... Read more