Earth Hour - Today's Weather Around Australia

Australian Curriculum content descriptions:

Year 1 Science:

• Observable changes occur in the sky and landscape (ACSSU019)
• Participate in different types of guided investigations to explore and answer questions, such as manipulating materials, testing ideas, and accessing information sources (ACSIS025)
• Represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways such as oral and written language, drawing and role play (ACSIS029)

Year 1 Geography:

• The weather and seasons of places and the ways in which different cultural groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, describe them (ACHASSK032)
• Collect data and information from observations and identify information and data from sources provided (ACHASSI019)

Year 2 Science:

• Science involves asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events (ACSHE034)
• People use science in their daily lives, including when caring for their environment and living things (ACSHE035)

Year 2 Geography:

• Sort and record information and data, including location, in tables and on plans and labelled maps (ACHASSI036)
• Present narratives, information and findings in oral, graphic and written forms using simple terms to denote the passing of time and to describe direction and location (ACHASSI043)

Syllabus Outcomes: GE1-1, GE1-3, GE-2, ST1-9ES, ST1-4WS, ST1-8ES. 

Time required: 60 mins

Level of teacher scaffolding: High – Facilitate discussion, lead investigation of Weatherzone website, oversee activity.

General capabilities: Critical and creative thinking.

Cross-curriculum priority: Sustainability OI.1.

• Internet access
• Student worksheet
• Large map of Australia
• Drawing materials

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.