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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 7d

The resources themselves - 6 lessons for primary schools with slides, lesson plans & resources - can be found for free here:

www.scottishai.com/children-and...

And for lots more, including @dataschools.bsky.social's excellent AI literacy handbook for teachers, check out trails.scot/resource/

Resources for Primary Teachers: Children's Rights & AI: Teaching Pack — Scottish AI Alliance

Resources for Primary Teachers. This P5-7 Teaching Pack from Children's Parliament introduces Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a way that’s practical, ethical and age-appropriate, with children’s huma...

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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 7d

The eagle-eyed among you might spot that our videos in the presentation weren't captured in the recording. You can watch them here:

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwgp...

AI explained for and by children - YouTube

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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 7d

If you missed it, watch this space - we'll be holding further events in the coming months. You can also watch the recording through the following link and check out the resources linked in the comments below:

media.ed.ac.uk/media/1_t7hn...

AI in Scottish Schools A Showcase of Resources for Primary & Secondary Teachers

Data Education in Schools, Children’s Parliament  and the Scottish AI Alliance raise awareness of the range of resources available to Primary and Secondary teachers in Scotlan...

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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 7d

We had a brilliant session with @dataschools.bsky.social and @scottishaialliance.bsky.social a few weeks ago where we shared our Children's Rights & AI Teaching Pack with a wonderful audience from the education sector. There is clear demand for quality resources to support AI literacy in schools.

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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 9d

A thank you to everyone who took part, shared their voices, and celebrated through words and artwork from across Scotland. Your ideas and actions remind us that every child has the right to be informed, heard, and involved in shaping a sustainable future.

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#ScotClimateWeek

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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 9d

🌟 Thank You for following us through Climate Week 🌟

Our Climate Week has come to a close Children’s Parliament members, leaders, and decision-makers met to discuss the children’s calls for action showing that tackling the climate crisis is a children’s rights issue.

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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 12d

“Make sure children and young people have information about the climate emergency in Scotland… so they know what’s going on, how to get involved, or how to get help if they are worried.”

👉 bit.ly/46hqlR9

@scotgovnetzero #ScotClimateWeek

Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 12d

🌍 Searching for the Seeds 🌱
Call for Action 1: Improved Government Communication

At COP26, Children’s Parliament Investigators—some of the youngest participants—shared climate concerns and Calls for Action with world leaders

Inside Scottish Youth Climate Initiatives

When it comes to initiatives around food loss, waste conversion, recycling, reforestation, clean energy, health, or community agriculture, young Scots have specific views, ideas and aspirations for shaping the kind of future they want. They are also uniquely positioned to mobilize one another in the face of eco-anxiety or climate apathy. So, what is the young Scottish generation doing that leaders at COP26 might be overlooking? What can their local approaches bring to the global policy tables? What are these unique methods of engagement, and how can they help solve Scotland’s industry problems? Brought to you by The New York Times Climate Hub. For more information, visit: nytclimatehub.com. Speakers: Moderator: Katie Reid, Children’s Voices Program Manager, Children’s Parliament Seumas, Margaret and Atholl, Members, Children’s Parliament

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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 12d

“We should be learning the difference between what we want and what we need—and we should have a say in how this happens.”

Today, children still call for a real voice in designing, building & caring for their school spaces.

Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4mnyzNY
@scotgovnetzero #ScotClimateWeek

Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 12d

🌍 SEARCHING FOR THE SEEDS 🌱
Call for Action 3: Children’s Involvement in Learning
In 2008, Scotland’s first Children’s Climate Change Project invited children to share how climate change affects their lives and how to act.

Children and the climate crisis...on the national and global stage - Children's Parliament

Children across Scotland have played an active role in shaping the country’s response to climate crisis through national and global projects.

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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 13d

Children call for positive, stronger climate education. 
More here  bit.ly/47C4Ywt 
@scotgovnetzero #ScotClimateWeek

Learning for Sustainability Phase 2 update - Children's Parliament

"Learning environments should be calm, creative, and outside wherever possible." - Members of Children's Parliament

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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 13d

🌍 SEARCHING FOR THE SEEDS 🌱 
CALL FOR ACTION 2: POSITIVE CLIMATE EDUCATION 
In phase 2 of the Learning for Sustainability project, children shared ideas on working with gov & decision-makers to shape policy.

Learning for Sustainability Phase 2 update - Children's Parliament

"Learning environments should be calm, creative, and outside wherever possible." - Members of Children's Parliament

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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 13d

Children are still calling for clear, child-friendly climate communication today. 
bit.ly/3IhQiIu 
@scotgovnetzero 
#ScotClimateWeek

The Moment: Climate Change Event - Climate Changemakers

The Moment is an event where children can share their experiences of climate change in Scotland. Find out when it will take place and what is on!

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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 13d

🌍 Searching for the Seeds 🌱 
Better Government Communication 

in The Moment (2021), 2,000+ children told leaders: 

“People should be shown what actions they can take to help the climate with adverts on TV & social media about reducing waste, buying less, choosing local, and saving energy.”

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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 14d

Key message:
“We should have a say on how we learn about climate, given it will affect the beach and forest around us.”

They continue to call for a voice in designing, building & caring for school spaces.

Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4nvJPbT

Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 14d

🌍 SEARCHING FOR THE SEEDS 🌱
Call for Action 3: Involvement in Our Learning

In the Learning for Sustainability project, children shaped 9 Calls to Action to improve climate learning across Scotland.

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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 14d

They remind us: climate lessons shouldn’t just be scary—children need hope + a real voice in how they learn.

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@scotgovnetzero #ScotClimateWeek

Children and the climate crisis...engaging with government - Children's Parliament

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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 14d

🌍 Call for Action 2: Positive Climate Education 🌱
Through the Child Human Rights Defenders Programme, children are working with leaders for climate justice + education.

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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 15d

🌍 SEARCHING FOR THE SEEDS 🌱
In 2021, Scotland’s Children’s Climate Assembly called for better gov’t communication:
📢 Give young people clear info on the climate emergency, how to act & where to find help.

That call still stands.
👉 bit.ly/3K07anO
@scotgovnetzero #ScotClimateWeek

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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 15d

🌍 #ClimateWeek2025🌍
Since 2008, Children’s Parliament projects have planted seeds of change—ideas & Calls for Action that still shape climate messages today.

Read more 👉 bit.ly/42tzUvg

@scotgovnetzero #ScotClimateWeek

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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 16d

🌍 Climate Week 2025 🌍
 
Action 3: Involvement in Our Learning 
Children want a say in climate education — helping design lessons, build and care for school spaces, shaping how they learn about the climate crisis. 
 
---> bit.ly/42tzUvg 
 
@scotgovnetzero 
#ScotClimateWeek

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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 16d

🌍 Children’s Calls for Action🌍   
 
 Action 2: Positive Climate Education 
 
Children want equal access to learning about sustainability. 
They want to join real local projects, work with real people and see the difference they can make.
 
bit.ly/42tzUvg 

#ScotClimateWeek

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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 17d

🌍 Climate Week 🌍 Children’s Call for Action 

Action 1: Better Government Communication 

Children want clear, accessible info on the climate crisis in Scotland, what it means for their families and what’s being done in both towns and rural areas. 

@scotgovnetzero 

#ScotClimateWeek

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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 17d

🌍 Children’s Parliament at Climate Week 2025 🌍 

Marking Scotland’s Climate Week 2025, Members of Children’s Parliament will meet with key leaders to sharing their Calls for Action and ideas to tackle climate change. 

 Find out more: bit.ly/3HXqYaJ 

@scotgovnetzero 

#ScotClimateWeek

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Children's Parliament @childrenparliament.bsky.social · 18d

🌍 Resources at Climate Week 2025 🌍
Children’s Parliament offers activities & resources to help children explore climate change and create their own Calls for Action, giving them information & a real say in decisions.

www.childrensparliament.org.uk/climate/reso...

#ScotClimateWeek @scotgovnetzero

Children and the climate crisis...resources - Children's Parliament

Children have played a central role in creating resources to help others learn about climate change and take action to look after the planet.

www.childrensparliament.org.uk

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