Join our expert educators to understand the connection between energy production and climate change. Students will discover how electricity is generated, understand the impacts it has on climate change and the important role renewable energy plays, and discuss political and social solutions (systems change) to increase agency and empowerment in students. Our educators will guide students through problem solving and action planning to create change within their school community and explore solutions to create change at school or home.
Through a variety of hands on activities your students will:
Years 3 – 6
- Explore the causes and effects of climate change through the lens of electricity generation
- Explore how we generate electricity and the impacts it’s having on our environment
- Learn about the natural carbon cycle and how it’s been altered by human activities
- Discover and engage with a range of positive solutions to mitigate climate change
- Feel empowered to make positive long-lasting change
Years 7 – 10
- Explore the causes and effects of climate change through the lens of electricity generation
- Discuss the roles individuals play in creating positive futures for themselves and the planet
- Learn about the concept of systems change and what it looks like in Australia
- Provide empowerment and agency for students to continue to shape a social and environmental just planet for all
Years 11-12
- Explore Australia’s current housing stock and understand how design can influence a home’s emissions.
- Discuss sustainable building design and how it can help to increase comfort and wellbeing, and decrease energy use and emissions.
- Learn the fundamental sustainable design principles and how to apply them to a new home, and retrofit an existing home.
- Analyse how sustainable housing policy change can decrease Australia emission and create housing equality for all Australians.
You’ll receive a school teacher guide, including instructions for optional activities to do before and after your virtual excursion, and a Kahoot! Quiz.