2040 Film Education Resources

Encourage students to develop positive, action-driven solutions

Cool.org has partnered with 2040 to guide teachers, parents, carers and students through this innovative Australian documentary from director Damon Gameau (That Sugar Film).

About the film

Motivated by concerns about the planet his 4-year-old daughter would inherit, Damon embarked on a global journey to meet innovators leading the way to a better future. In 2040, Damon speaks to change-makers in the areas of economics, technology, civil society, agriculture, education and sustainability.

Watching the film

Schools edition:
Includes an educational license and optional 2040 handbook.

Click here to order the Australian and NZ Schools DVD/Blu-Ray.

You can also view 2040 with an active Amazon Prime or ClickView subscription.

Subject Specific Units of Work

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2040 - Watching the Film

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Year 5 - 10
  • English
  • Science
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography
  • The Arts
  • Technology
  • Design and Technologies
  • Environmental
  • Climate Change
  • Conservation
  • Energy
  • Oceans
  • Sustainability
  • Unit
  • Free
  • ...

2040 - Shaping a Sustainable Future

  • Secondary
  • Year 7 - 10
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography
  • Environmental
  • Biodiversity
  • Climate Change
  • Energy
  • Sustainability
  • Unit
  • Free
  • ...

2040 - Climate Solutions and Sustainability

  • Secondary
  • Year 7 - 10
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography
  • Environmental
  • Climate Change
  • Conservation
  • Energy
  • Oceans
  • Sustainability
  • Unit
  • Free
  • ...

2040 - Exploring Energy, Food & Transport

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • English
  • Science
  • The Arts
  • Technology
  • Environmental
  • Climate Change
  • Energy
  • Sustainability
  • Unit
  • Free
  • ...

2040 - Empowering Positive Change

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography
  • Business and Economics
  • Environmental
  • Climate Change
  • Sustainability
  • Unit
  • Free
  • ...

2040 - Creating a Sustainable Future

  • Secondary
  • Year 7 - 10
  • English
  • Environmental
  • Climate Change
  • Conservation
  • Energy
  • Oceans
  • Sustainability
  • Unit
  • Free
  • ...

2040 - Understanding CO2 and Its Implications

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • Mathematics
  • Environmental
  • Climate Change
  • Conservation
  • Energy
  • Oceans
  • Sustainability
  • Unit
  • Free
  • ...

2040 - Climate Action Education

  • Secondary
  • Year 7 - 10
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography
  • Environmental
  • Climate Change
  • Sustainability

Learn@Home

  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

2040 - Fact-based Dreams For The Future

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • English
  • Technology
  • Information and Communication Technologies
  • Environmental
  • Climate Change
  • Sustainability
  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

2040 - Transport Needs

  • Secondary
  • Year 7 - 8
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography
  • Environmental
  • Energy
  • Sustainability
  • Economic
  • Design Thinking
  • Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

2040 - Connecting Energy Use And Liveability

  • Secondary
  • Year 7 - 8
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography
  • Environmental
  • Energy
  • Sustainability
  • Economic
  • Design Thinking
  • Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

2040 - Tackling Food Insecurity With Urban Farming

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography
  • Environmental
  • Energy
  • Sustainability
  • Economic
  • Design Thinking
  • Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

2040 - Persuasive Speeches For Empowering Women And Girls

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • English
  • Reading
  • Environmental
  • Climate Change
  • Sustainability
  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

2040 - Targeted Solutions For Women And Girls

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • English
  • Reading
  • Environmental
  • Climate Change
  • Sustainability
  • Lesson
  • Free
  • ...

2040 - Testing The Tone Of Climate Change

  • Secondary
  • Year 7 - 8
  • English
  • Reading
  • Environmental
  • Climate Change
  • Energy
  • Sustainability
  • Economic
  • Design Thinking

With thanks to our partners

Cool.org, GoodThing Productions and Regen Pictures would like to acknowledge the generous contributions of Good Pitch AustraliaShark Island InstituteDocumentary Australia FoundationThe Caledonia Foundation and our philanthropic partners in the development of these teaching resources.