Earth Hour - Flipped classroom - Are your neighbours doing it better?

Australian Curriculum content descriptions:

Year 7 Science:

• Some of Earth’s resources are renewable, but others are non-renewable (ACSSU116)
• Science and technology contribute to finding solutions to a range of contemporary issues; these solutions may impact on other areas of society and involve ethical considerations (ACSHE120)

Year 8 Science:

• Science and technology contribute to finding solutions to a range of contemporary issues; these solutions may impact on other areas of society and involve ethical considerations (ACSHE135)

Year 9 Science:

• People can use scientific knowledge to evaluate whether they should accept claims, explanations or predictions (ACSHE160)

Year 10 Science:

• People can use scientific knowledge to evaluate whether they should accept claims, explanations or predictions (ACSHE194)

Year 10 Geography:

• The human-induced environmental changes that challenge sustainability (ACHGK070)
• The environmental worldviews of people and their implications for environmental management (ACHGK071)

Syllabus Outcomes: GE5-2, GE5-3, GE5-4.  SC4-11PW, SC5-13ES, SC4-12ES.

Time needed: 20 minutes.

Level of teacher scaffolding: Low – allow students to explore the topic independently.

• Internet
• Laptops and earphones
• Student Worksheet

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.