Your STATWARS Resource Area

Everything you need to deliver the Climate Change Challenge
in a lesson, a day, or a full project Week/Term.

Join our live lesson on 22 April for Earth Day 2026

Kick off the STATWARS Climate Change Challenge in 20 minutes
Session Times:

Primary Schools: 9:30am
Secondary Schools: 10:00am

Welcome to your STATWARS® resources area

Here you’ll find all the materials needed to run the Climate Change Challenge, whether you want to complete it in a single lesson, across a day, or over several weeks.

Your pupils will:

Use data to calculate their carbon footprint using our Carbon Capture
and Calculator tools

Choose three climate pledges

Create an infographic poster from pledges for the national competition

When you’re ready, you can submit your class entry directly from this page.

Your login gives you access to everything:
• All free resources
• Carbon Capture and Calculator tools
• Book your Earth Day Live Lesson
• Submission portal

STATWARS In a Lesson

Perfect for a single class period — 45–60 minutes.

STATWARS: In a Lesson is a streamlined version of the Climate Change Challenge, ideal if you want pupils to complete the entire activity quickly, while still giving them the full experience.

What’s included:

  • Teacher guide (in a lesson)
  • Lesson
  • Activity sheet
  • Carbon Capture and Calculator tools 
  • Entry Form

How it works:

  • Download the lesson pack  
  • Pupils collect data using the Carbon Capture and Calculator tools
  • Pupils choose three pledges
  • Create a simple infographic poster
  • Submit your class’s entry

Entry Deadline: End of the Summer Term

STATWARS In a Day
(Recommended for Earth Day)

Complete the whole challenge in one school day.

This version is perfect for Earth Day or any themed curriculum day. Start with the live lesson (optional) and then work through the resources step-by-step.

What’s included:

  • Teacher guide (1-day structure)
  • Lesson 
  • Carbon Capture and Calculator tools
  • Entry Form

How it works:

  • Join the Earth Day live lesson (optional)
  • Calculate carbon footprints via our Carbon Capture and Calculator tools
  • Choose three climate pledges
  • Create infographic posters
  • Submit entries through your login

Note: If you can’t join the live session, the recording will be available here once you are registered.

Entry Deadline: End of the Summer Term

STATWARS Full Project – Week/Term Resources

Take a deeper, cross-curricular approach over several weeks.

This comprehensive version allows pupils to explore climate data, pledges, and communication in depth across multiple subjects.

What’s included:

  • Full teaching scheme
  • Weekly lesson plans
  • Extended resources
  • Data activities
  • Poster development guidance

How it works:

  • Download the full resource pack
  • Work through at your chosen pace
  • Support pupils to refine their pledges
  • Build creative infographic posters
  • Submit one entry per class via the submission section below

Entry Deadline: End of the Summer Term

Examples & Inspiration

Examples of Pupil Work

Look at posters, infographics and project outputs from previous participants to help your pupils understand what a finished entry might look like.

STATWARS: Understanding Data!

Watch this short video for a quick introduction to what data is and why it matters.

A 15-minute guide to help pupils understand the basics before they begin the challenge.

Submit Your Entry

Once your pupils have completed their infographic posters, upload entries here.

After submission:

  • Every pupil receives a certificate
  • First 200 teams receive biodiversity seed packs
  • You’ll be notified if your school is shortlisted

Need Help?

If you have any questions or need support delivering STATWARS:
Please contact our team — we’re here to help.