Play it Cool was a project funded by DEFRA (Department for Farming and Rural Affairs) which sought to raise awareness of the impacts of climate change and help schools and communities to respond. Project funding ended in March 2008.

Play it Cool offered schools in North Devon & Torridge free training for both teachers and pupil educators and provided speakers for schools and public events. The project also offered tailor made classroom sessions for both primary and secondary schools.

The project sought to empower pupils to help their peers and colleagues learn about ways to respond to the challenges posed by climate change. Teams of 'pupil educators' were trained to work with their peers because:

• Pupils learn more information and learn it better when they have to teach it
• Pupils are often more interested in hearing what other pupils have to say
• Secondary students teaching primary pupils often benefit from the "cool" factor
• They usually build in a lot of fun and primary children enjoy the lessons
• Pupil educators gain in confidence and ability in making presentations
• Students also like practicing their IT skills and this is helpful, provided they don't take attention away from content!
  

The Play it Cool website has now closed.