Activity Introduction

Dreaming about solutions for climate change may seem pointless – where is a dream going to get us? But what if you are doing fact-based dreaming? In this activity you will explore some of the existing and emerging solutions to climate change and use these to generate your own fact-based dreams for the future. 

Some kids will be able to work on this activity with minimal support; others will be able to complete it independently.

Ideal for: Upper Secondary

Themes: 

  • investigate
  • be creative 
  • think and connect

Time required: 40 minutes 

Curriculum connections: English, Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking, ICT Capability

Lesson & Curriculum Details

Curriculum codes: 

Complete lesson for classroom teachers:

2040 – Writing The Future – English – Years 9 & 10

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Worksheets

Student Worksheet

Fact-based Dreams For The Future - Activity Instructions

Dreaming about solutions for climate change may seem pointless - where is a dream going to get us? But what if you are doing fact-based dreaming? In this activity you will explore some of the existing and emerging solutions to climate change and use these to generate your own fact-based dreams for the future.

This lesson explores existing solutions to climate change, and uses them as creative prompts for imaginative writing. How might solutions to climate change affect your lives and the lives of others?

Part A: Climate Change Solutions

Step 1. Although climate change is a huge problem, there are many solutions that can help us with meeting the challenges posed by a changing climate. 

Spend five minutes brainstorming solutions to climate change that you know already exist, and that you hope or wish existed. You might come up with creative, funny or unexpected solutions. Remember, small steps and actions are just as importan

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