JGI’s Roots & Shoots Around the World
Posted on October 27th, 2016 by Roots & Shoots
Find out about Roots & Shoots activities around the world and adapt them for use in the UK.
People Activities
These activity ideas are all about learning about and helping people all over the world.
Inspirational Scientists
Posted on January 7th, 2016 by Paul Ratcliffe
This activity looks at the work and life of some inspirational women in the fields of science, conservation, engineering and technology.
Fairtrade: Create a radio/video advert
Posted on September 22nd, 2015 by Paul Ratcliffe
Discover how Fairtrade works and put together a wall display showing facts and figures. Then take it to the next level by recording a short radio or video advert.
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This game is the perfect introduction for newly twinned Roots & Shoots groups - and it's also fun just as a game!
Twinning: Animal Top Trumps : Twinning – Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots: Mission Possible in the UK
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In this activity you’ll find out about the mountains and uplands of the UK and UAE, and the animals that live there. Both schools will contribute to a ...They may look fierce, but they're actually harmless... and endangered! Introducing the majestic Stag Beetle
Stag Beetle-ing about – Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots: Mission Possible in the UK
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Around May to August is when the Stag Beetles come out. The UK's largest species of beetle, they are rare to the point of being endangered with very few left ...Did you know that stag beetles are an endangered species? But with your help we can hope to bring them back from the brink
Stag Beetle-ing about – Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots: Mission Possible in the UK
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Around May to August is when the Stag Beetles come out. The UK's largest species of beetle, they are rare to the point of being endangered with very few left ...Our Top Trumps game is the perfect icebreaker activity for groups partnered through our exciting Twinning Programme!
Twinning: Extra Project Ideas : Twinning – Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots: Mission Possible in the UK
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n this document you will find a whole host of ideas that you can develop to use for your twinning projects between the UK and the UAE.Twitter Feed (Follow Us)
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