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Exploring Energy and Sustainability

PrimaryYear 1 - 2EnglishMathematicsScienceHumanities and Social SciencesGeographyThe ArtsMusicTechnologyEnvironmentalBiodiversityCitizen ScienceClimate ChangeConservationEnergySustainability

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This science unit is designed to engage primary school students in learning about technology, energy, resources, and climate change. By the end of this unit, students will have developed a better understanding of important scientific concepts related to energy, technology, and the environment, while also gaining hands-on experience with experiments and projects.

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Thought-provoking lessons featuring questions and activities designed to stimulate students' interest.

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    E is for Energy
    PrimaryYear 1 - 2EnglishScienceEarth and Space

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    Explicit instruction on the topic, increasing in complexity and breadth of knowledge.

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    What Do We Need Electricity for at Home and at School?
    PrimaryYear 1 - 2MathematicsMeasurementScience
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    Turn It Off
    PrimaryYear 1 - 2MathematicsMeasurementGraphs and data
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    What Energy Do You Use at Home and at School?
    PrimaryYear 1 - 2EnglishMathematicsMeasurement
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    All Lit Up!
    PrimaryYear 1 - 2EnglishMathematicsMeasurement
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    My Class Rules
    PrimaryYear 1 - 2EnglishScienceEarth and Space
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    My Home Rules
    PrimaryYear 1 - 2EnglishScienceEarth and Space
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    Let's Save Energy
    PrimaryYear 1 - 2EnglishScienceEnvironmental
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    I Need Electricity for...
    PrimaryYear 1 - 2EnglishCreative writingPersuasive writing
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    Hydro Tasmania - Create an Energy Saving Alphabet
    PrimaryFoundationYear 1 - 2EnglishEnvironmentalEnergy
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    Hydro Tasmania - Water Wheel
    PrimaryFoundationYear 1 - 2ScienceTechnologyEnvironmental
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    Hydro Tasmania - Electricity Tour
    PrimaryFoundationYear 1 - 2Humanities and Social SciencesGeographyTechnology
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    Hydro Tasmania - Make a Solar Oven
    PrimaryFoundationYear 1 - 2ScienceTechnologyEnvironmental
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    Hydro Tasmania - Wind Farming
    PrimaryFoundationYear 1 - 2EnglishTechnologyDesign and Technologies
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    Hydro Tasmania - What type of energy is best for your school?
    PrimaryYear 1 - 2MathematicsScienceThe Arts

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    Contextualising knowledge and inspiring students through real-world examples. These lessons feature stories of inspirational people and organisations making a difference to help bring the learning to life.

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    Classroom Energy Reduction Plan
    PrimaryYear 1 - 2EnglishScienceEnvironmental
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    Make a Book About Energy Reduction
    PrimaryYear 1 - 2EnglishCreative writingScience
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    Don't Waste Energy Poster
    PrimaryYear 1 - 2EnglishScienceEnvironmental

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