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Amy's Balancing Act - Books on Climate Change
PrimaryYear 3 - 4EnglishLearning through literatureEnvironmentalClimate ChangeEnergySustainability
Lesson Summary
The idea of switching to multiple methods of generating energy through renewables is introduced to students through the colourful and engaging book Amy’s Balancing Act by Bjorn Sturmberg and Laura Stitzel.
Amy’s Balancing Act is a story about the clean energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables and energy storage. The story captures how this transition requires an openness to change and a shift in mindset: from fixating on rigid control to working flexibly with diverse technologies.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- identify implied meaning in a text.
Success criteria
Students can:
- define a moral
- investigate renewable energy
- explain the moral of Amy's Balancing Act by linking the animals with renewable energy sources.
Lesson Guides and Printables
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