Earth Hour - A History of Climate Change

Australian Curriculum content descriptions:

Year 10 Science:

• Global systems, including the carbon cycle, rely on interactions involving the biosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere (ACSSU189)
• People can use scientific knowledge to evaluate whether they should accept claims, explanations or predictions (ACSHE194)
• Scientific understanding, including models and theories, are contestable and are refined over time through a process of review by the scientific community (ACSHE191)
• Use knowledge of scientific concepts to draw conclusions that are consistent with evidence (ACSIS204)
• Critically analyse the validity of information in secondary sources and evaluate the approaches used to solve problems (ACSIS206)
• Communicate scientific ideas and information for a particular purpose, including constructing evidence-based arguments and using appropriate scientific language, conventions and representations (ACSIS208)

Syllabus Outcomes: SC5-12ES, SC5-13ES, SC5-7WS, SC5-8WS, SC5-9WS. 

Time required: 60 mins

Level of teacher scaffolding: Low – oversee activity

General capabilities: Critical and creative thinking, Literacy.

Cross-curriculum priority: Sustainability OI.1.

• Internet access
• Student worksheet
• Materials for creating timeline (paper, cardboard, pens/pencils, sticky tape)

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.