Earth Hour - Running an Event

Australian Curriculum content descriptions:

This lesson can be used with all the learning areas of the Australian Curriculum. Cool Australia’s curriculum team continually reviews and refines our resources to be in line with changes to the Australian Curriculum.

Time required: 1 – 3 lessons.

Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium – help students when communicating with school leadership and other staff members. 

General capabilities: Critical and creative thinking, Ethical understanding, Personal and social capability.

• Open space
• White or blackboard
• Butcher paper

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.