Lesson summary
Students will investigate how new evidence and different perspectives can lead to changes in scientific knowledge, focusing on the contemporary issue of climate change and fossil fuels. The lesson will also explore the ethical, environmental, social, and economic implications of renewable energy projects.
Learning intentions:
Students will...
- understand how scientific knowledge evolves with new evidence and perspectives
- analyse the impact of proposed scientific solutions to contemporary issues on society, including ethical, environmental, social, and economic considerations
- explore potential future career opportunities in the field of renewable energy.
Success criteria:
Students can...
- explain how new evidence or perspectives can alter scientific knowledge, using examples related to climate change and fossil fuels
- examine the ethical, environmental, social, and economic implications of renewable energy projects, including the role of cross-cultural partnerships and First Nations land management techniques.
Lesson guides and printables
Lesson details
Skills
This lesson is designed to build students’ competencies in the following skills:
- critical thinking
- collaboration
- communication
- community engagement
- cultural understanding
- ethical understanding
- intercultural understanding
Curriculum Mapping
Australian Curriculum (v9.0) content description: Year 7, Science
Students learn to:
- explain how new evidence or different perspectives can lead to changes in scientific knowledge (AC9S7H01)
- examine how proposed scientific responses to contemporary issues may impact society and explore ethical, environmental, social and economic considerations (AC9S7H03).
Relevant parts of Year 7 achievement standards:
Students identify the factors that can influence the development of, and lead to changes in, scientific knowledge. Students can explain how scientific responses are developed and can impact society.
NSW Syllabus outcomes:
- explains how observations are used by scientists to increase knowledge and understanding of the Universe (SC4-OTU-01)
General capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking, Ethical Understanding, Intercultural Understanding, Personal and Social Capability
Cross-curriculum priority: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures, Sustainability
Level of teacher scaffolding: medium: facilitation of class discussion and research
UN Sustainable Development Goals
UN SDG 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
- Target 7:1 By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services.
Resources Required
- Interactive poll software/subscription
- Device for interactive polls and watching videos
- Electronic or printed copies of Future Energy Jobs Guide
- Electronic or printed copies of the Energy Factsheets
Additional Info
This lesson has been developed in partnership with the Queensland Government through Queensland's Clean Energy Workforce Roadmap. Cool.org would like to acknowledge and express our gratitude to the Clean Energy Council for the expertise and advice provided in creating these resources.
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