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Energy Conservation and Sustainability

SecondaryYear 7 - 8EnglishMathematicsScienceHumanities and Social SciencesGeographyEnvironmentalBiodiversityEnergySustainability

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In this unit, students explore the concept of sustainability and investigate how they can make a positive impact on the environment. They begin by examining different definitions and interpretations of sustainability and discussing why it is important for individuals and society as a whole to take action towards sustainability.

Throughout the unit, students engage in hands-on activities, such as conducting an energy audit of their school, designing and building a model sustainable home, and creating a public service announcement about the importance of sustainability. They also learn about the role of renewable energy sources in promoting sustainability and explore the pros and cons of different types of renewable energy.

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

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    Get Out Your Pens, People! Year 7 & 8
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8EnglishCreative writingLearning through literature
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    Analysing Articles
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    Flipped Classroom - How do solar panels work?
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8ScienceEnvironmentalEnergy

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

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    The Art of Water
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8Humanities and Social SciencesHistoryThe Arts
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    Hydro Tasmania - An Indigenous perspective of Tasmania's rivers
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8Humanities and Social SciencesHistoryAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
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    Hydro Tasmania - Mapping Tasmania's Natural Resources
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8ScienceHumanities and Social SciencesGeography
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    Hydro Tasmania - Sustainable Energy
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8ScienceEnvironmentalEnergy
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    Hydro Tasmania - Water and liveability in Tasmania
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8ScienceHumanities and Social SciencesGeography
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    Power Maths
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8MathematicsEnvironmentalEnergy
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    Coal-Fired Class Debate
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8EnglishScienceEnvironmental
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    An Energy Source for the Future
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8EnglishScienceEnvironmental
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    Design an Energy Efficient School
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8EnglishScienceEnvironmental
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    School Energy Audit
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8MathematicsScienceEnvironmental
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    How Much Electricity Did You Use Today?
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8MathematicsScienceEnvironmental
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    Investigating Solar Challenge
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8ScienceEnvironmentalClimate Change
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    All in the Blades
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8ScienceEarth and SpaceEnvironmental
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    What Quality Information Is Out There?
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8EnglishScienceEnvironmental

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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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    Campaign for a Green School or Community
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8EnglishScienceEnvironmental
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    School Energy Reduction Plan
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8EnglishScienceEnvironmental

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