'A footprint means pressing down and global means world, so 'global footprint' means pressing down on the world and we don't want to press too hard' (child's definition of a Global Footprint)

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Just Launched-Learning in a Global Context -A framework for helping schools engage in an ongoing process of developing global learning.

Global Footprints helps teachers inform young people about global and social issues and increases students' understanding of the connection between their lives and the lives of others around the world, as well as emphasising the need to work together to protect the planet.

This section offers teachers information, activities, resources and useful links relating to global learning.

Quizzes are a helpful starting point-
Measure your global footprint, and
Sam's daily choices and their impact 
Kid's corner has lots of fun activities too.
Click here to find out more about the quizzes. You and your colleagues can also calculate your School's Global Footprint

Join the London Global Teacher Network (LGTN) launched at the British Museum, and managed by HEC Global Learning Centre, an opportunity for London teachers to share experience, opinions and resources around global learning - online and through meetings and events hosted at various London venues.

Find out more about us or download our newsletters

For CPD and training opportunities click here

There are also lots of great teaching materials on the Global Dimension website

what is Global Learning? what is sustainability? what about child rights? what about climate change?

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