The Living Planet Report: Youth Edition

Teaching Resources

The WWF Living Planet Report is a comprehensive study of trends in global biodiversity and the health of the planet.

The Living Planet Report (LPR) is WWF's flagship publication, showcasing a science-based analysis of the health of our planet and the impact of human activity. The LPR is published every two years using the Living Planet Index to assess the state of nature and the drivers of biodiversity loss.

The Youth Edition breaks down key messaging and scientific facts from the main Living Planet Report and presents them in an age-appropriate and engaging way for young readers and changemakers. Use the Living Planet Report as a scientific resource with your students and/or in conjunction with the classroom activities.

Educator Resources

Living Planet Report 2024 Youth Edition

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Living Planet Report 2024 Youth Edition Preview
Living Planet Report 2024

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Living Planet Report 2024 Preview

Living Planet Report 2024 Learning Activities

Each of these activities references data and statistics from the Living Planet Report 2024: Youth Edition or the full Living Planet Report 2024. Use these as a scientific resource with your 6th-12th grade students and/or in conjunction with the activities.

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Living Planet Report 2024 Educator Guide Preview

Living Planet Report 2024 Educator Guide

This guide provides suggestions for ways to integrate the Living Planet Report 2024 and/or the Living Planet Report 2024 Youth Edition into your curriculum plans. Included are lesson and activity ideas grouped by subject area, along with additional resources that may be useful enhancements to the learning experience.
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Living Planet Report 2024: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning Activity Preview

Science

Living Planet Report 2024: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning Activity

Use this Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) activity with students as they listen to the Nature Breaking podcast episode featuring WWF Chief Scientist, Rebecca Shaw. While Rebecca explains the findings from the Living Planet Report 2024, students will practice identifying scientific evidence to construct a well-reasoned argument.
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Tips and Tricks to Understanding Science Text Preview (Page 1 of 9)

Reading

Tips and Tricks to Understanding Science Text

Read the Living Planet Report and use these techniques to improve comprehension and interpretation of scientific texts and visuals.
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Proportional Perspectives: Recognizing Significant Values and Measurements Preview (Page 1 of 9)

Math

Proportional Perspectives: Recognizing Significant Values and Measurements

Learn to interpret graphs, percentages, and ratios to understand biodiversity data in the Living Planet Report.

Living Planet Report 2022 Learning Activities

These activities reference data and statistics from the Living Planet Report 2022: Youth Edition. Use this or the full Living Planet Report 2022 as a scientific resource with your 6th-12th grade students and/or in conjunction with the activities.

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Assessment Questions Preview (Page 1 of 4)

Language Arts

Assessment Questions

Use these questions in accompaniment with the Living Planet Report Youth Edition 2022 to help shape supplementary discussions and activities within your learning environment.
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Sharks: Overfished and Under Pressure Preview (Page 1 of 7)

Science

Sharks: Overfished and Under Pressure

Learn about sustainability while evaluating solutions to determine what methods will stop the overfishing of sharks while protecting the health of humans and ocean ecosystems.

Test Your Knowledge

After your learners read the report or participate in the learning activities, test their comprehension with Wild Classroom's Living Planet Report quiz on Kahoot! Academy.