This great hands on STEM problem solving activity challenges pupils to design a model of a systems that can move tomatoes form the mountainside where they are grown to the market below. The challenge materials include a teacher’s guide, pupil activity sheets, certificates , a poster and links to videos and more information about the real system built in Nepal. All the materials including information are available here https://practicalaction.org/schools/squashed-tomato-challenge/ The challenge can provide a focus for British Science Week ; be used to gain a CREST Discovery Award; as a STEM or science club activity; enhance a lesson on forces/friction/levers; form the basis of an enrichment day; and be the starting point for a range of cross-curricular activities.

A number of case studies highlighting how Practical Action have worked with communities in Africa, Asia and South America to help communities adapt to the challenges of their environment, some of which have been made worse by climate change The case studies, including links to technical information and video clips can be found at http://practicalaction.org/geography-natural-environments-case-studies

Concept Cartoons are quick, simple and effective. They are designed to intrigue, provoke discussion and stimulate thinking. Concept Cartoons make concepts problematic and provide an engaging stimulus for learning. Every Concept Cartoon is guaranteed to provoke ferocious discussion and leave pupils wanting to know more. A series of 5 concept cartoons n environmental issues can be found at: www.practicalaction.org/conceptcartoons This cartoon help pupils explore l issues around accessing, storing and cleaning water. It also looks at the water cycle and the need to save water.

A Superstar CREST star investigation produced in collaboration with the British Science Association for primary pupils. Pupils find out how farmers in Bangladesh can earn more money for their family by turning milk into yoghurt. The practical investigation includes the chance for pupils to make a range of different flavoured yoghurts using a variety of different types of milk and fruit. http://practicalaction.org/yummy-yoghurt-makers-2

Concept Cartoons are quick, simple and effective. They are designed to intrigue, provoke discussion and stimulate thinking. Concept Cartoons make concepts problematic and provide an engaging stimulus for learning. Every Concept Cartoon is guaranteed to provoke ferocious discussion and leave pupils wanting to know more. A series of 5 concept cartoons around environmental issues can be found at: www.practicalaction.org/conceptcartoons Pupils compare how recycling and reusing materials reduces the use of energy and benefits the environment using this Concept Cartoon.

Concept Cartoons are quick, simple and effective. They are designed to intrigue, provoke discussion and stimulate thinking. Concept Cartoons make concepts problematic and provide an engaging stimulus for learning. Every Concept Cartoon is guaranteed to provoke ferocious discussion and leave pupils wanting to know more. A series of 5 concept cartoons on environmental issues can be found at: www.practicalaction.org/conceptcartoons Pupils explore issues around climate change; what causes it and how it affects people's lives using this Concept Cartoon.

Concept Cartoons are quick, simple and effective. They are designed to intrigue, provoke discussion and stimulate thinking. Concept Cartoons make concepts problematic and provide an engaging stimulus for learning. Every Concept Cartoon is guaranteed to provoke ferocious discussion and leave pupils wanting to know more. A series of 6 concept cartoons on environmental issues can be found at www.practicalaction.org/conceptcartoons This Concept Cartoon help pupils explore different energy sources, including renewable energy and question whether energy is ever free.