UPDATE NOVEMBER 2021: Due to pandemic impacts, delivery is delayed until early 2022. For more refer to our Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Roots & Shoots Resource Box?
The Jane Goodall Roots & Shoots Resource Box is a FREE program for primary schools across Australia. It aims to educate students, and the community, via interactive and action-based lessons about wildlife, the natural environment and challenges facing the planet.
Registration is open to all Australian primary school teachers (qualified and registered), with delivery in early 2022. In 2020, Roots & Shoots Australia produced and distributed 4000 boxes to schools across Australia – inspiring the next generation of nature custodians. You can buy the 2020 Resource Box, or individual titles, in the Jane Goodall Institute Australia online shop.
Incredible Universe Vol. 1
Journey into the solar system with the Royal Institute of Australia.
Living Landscapes
Explore Australia’s rich, diverse and fascinating first cultures.
Australia’s Amazing Islands
Visit our coastal islands to witness their unique biodiversity
What is Roots & Shoots Australia?
What’s included?
This year’s Roots & Shoots Resource Box features four more beautiful, brand new and exclusive hardback books – Living Landscapes, Australia’s Amazing Islands, Incredible Universe and What On Earth? Learn more >>
Educators will receive lesson plans, video resources, school fundraising opportunities and group support. Also included is a comprehensive teacher’s guide on how to get involved in local conservation, our global Roots & Shoots movement and tree-planting with WOODiWILD.
Be a vital part of mental health research!
As part of the Roots & Shoots Resource Box for Schools, our partners at Adelaide University are leading incredible research on the impacts of nature on children’s health – a vital part of our program. Look out for more details on taking part very soon…
Buy the 2020 Resource Box
With our first four fantastic books, the 2020 Roots & Shoots Australia Resource Box is available to buy, as both the box set and individual books, in the Jane Goodall Institute online store. Buy the box from $149.95 or choose from Amazing Australia, Local Safari, Incredible Earth or What On Earth? from $49.50.
Go to janegoodall.org.au/store to purchase yours – the perfect present for young adventurers.
Got a question or query?
If you’ve a query about the 2021 Roots & Shoots Australia Resource Box for Schools, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions, as you’ll very likely find your answer there. If not, please email resourcebox@janegoodall.org.au and we’ll respond within 5 days.
JGIA acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands and pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present.