Earth Hour - Switching off for the future

Students investigate how news stories about climate change were reported 10 years ago and imagine how they might be reported in 10 years time, based upon the actions that we can all do today to fight climate change. Students begin by investigating the headlines and leading paragraphs of a range of article, identifying some of the journalistic tools used to attract the attention of readers. Students then imagine an action they could do now to fight climate change and create a news story for the future based upon their actions today.

Learning goals:

• Students recognise that we can all take action to limit climate change.
• Students identify messages about climate change in news stories.
• Students recognise some of the tools and techniques used in journalistic writing, including the value and purpose of headlines and leading paragraphs.
• Students recognise that acting for climate change now will positively affect the future.
• Students understand the purpose of Earth Hour and how Earth Hour communicates positive messages about climate change and climate change action.