Earth Hour - Banana Dramas

Australian Curriculum content descriptions:

Year 3 HASS (Geography):

• The representation of Australia as states and territories and as Countries/Places of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples; and major places in Australia, both natural and human (ACHASSK066)
• Reflect on learning to propose actions in response to an issue or challenge and consider possible effects of proposed actions (ACHASSI060)

Year 3 Mathematics:

• Recall multiplication facts of two, three, five and ten and related division facts (ACMNA056)
• Represent money values in multiple ways and count the change required for simple transactions to the nearest five cents (ACMNA059)

Year 4 Mathematics:

• Develop efficient mental and written strategies and use appropriate digital technologies for multiplication and for division where there is no remainder (ACMNA076)

Year 4 HASS (Geography):

• The importance of environments, including natural vegetation, to animals and people (ACHASSK088)
• Reflect on learning to propose actions in response to an issue or challenge and consider possible effects of proposed actions (ACHASSI081)

General capabilities: Numeracy, literacy, Critical and creative thinking, Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

Syllabus Outcomes: GE2-1, GE2-4, MA2‑1WM, MA2‑2WM, MA2‑3WM, MA2‑5NA, MA2‑6NA.

Time needed: 60 minutes.

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This lesson has been created in partnership with WWF-Australia. Earth Hour is the world’s largest community-driven climate change campaign. At the centre of Earth Hour is switching off lights to show a commitment to taking action. Thousands of teachers use Earth Hour’s education program to enrich their curriculum and provide pathways for young people to create change in their world.

For the most up to date Earth Hour dates, times, and events, check here.