Comparing Our Futures

Comparing Our Futures

Lesson 2 of 14 in this unit

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • English
  • Science
  • Environmental
  • Climate Change
  • Energy
  • Sustainability
  • ...

Lesson summary

Students present their ideas about two possible energy futures and the impact it may have on them.

Learning intentions:

Students will...

  • examine their own perspective on what is required for a positive future and how this could be influenced by our energy needs.
  • demonstrate ability to use scenarios and models to explain or demonstrate a concept.
  • communicate effectively in fair and considered class-wide discussion on issues.
  • demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in a creative manner to complete activity.
  • communicate effectively in an oral presentation.

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Curriculum mapping

Australian Curriculum content descriptions:

Year 9 English:

  • Create imaginative, informative and persuasive texts that present a point of view and advance or illustrate arguments, including texts that integrate visual, print and/or audio features (ACELY1746)

Year 9 Science:

  • The values and needs of contemporary society can influence the focus of scientific research (ACSHE228)

Year 10 English:

  • Create sustained texts, including texts that combine specific digital or media content, for imaginative, informative, or persuasive purposes that reflect upon challenging and complex issues (ACELY1756)

Year 10 Science:

  • The values and needs of contemporary society can influence the focus of scientific research (ACSHE230)

Syllabus Outcomes: SC5-11PW, EN5-1A. 

Indoor or outdoor activity: Indoor

Time required 45+ mins

Learning areas addressed: English, Science.

Level of teacher scaffolding: Lead class discussion around student posters.

Resources required

  • Art and writing materials

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