Use these four guides to investigate an environmental issue, explore solutions, create your report and share it with people who need to hear it. Start at the beginning or choose the step you need. All materials are black and white, and printer-friendly, with plenty of space to write, scribble, brainstorm, take notes, and develop ideas as your reporting journey progresses.
Click on a guide below to download it and get started.
Step by Step guide:
Step 1: Investigate Follow your curiosity, ask questions and gather evidence about an environmental issue.
Step 2: Research Solutions Listen to different perspectives and explore what is working and what could change.
Step 3: Report Turn your discoveries into a clear story with a purpose and an audience.
Step 4: Disseminate Help your story reach people, invite responses and reflect on what happens next.
Exploring Pollinators through YRE
This short activity introduces students to “Small Worlds, Big Futures: Reporting from a Pollinator-Powered 2030" through direct observation. It helps them move from noticing something in their
surroundings to identifying a possible YRE investigation.
The activity can be used as a stand-alone introduction to the theme or as the starting point for a longer YRE project. For investigation routes, research prompts, evidence, and safeguarding guidance, see the YRE Pollinators Guide for Educators.
Guide for young reporters aged 11-16 years
This guide supports educators who want to take Small Worlds, Big Futures further through a longer, student-led YRE investigation lasting 2–6 weeks.
Food Security Resources:
- Free online course on Fee Academy on storytelling through photography
- Learn the basics of videography and create your own film
- Learn the basics of writing informative articles and create your own
Disinformation Toolkit
Covering the Climate- A guide for student journalists
How to conduct a good interview
Speaking up for the planet - Workbook and video on confident public speaking from FEE and the speakers trust.
YRE Video Tutorials
The YRE Video Tutorials contain top tips for creating inspiring articles, photos and videos.