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Years 7-8

Dive into lessons that facilitate a transition to more specialised subjects. Activities include persuasive writing and scaffolded role-play, and students use real-world analytical tools to evaluate their ideas. Designed for 11-14 year olds.

Future Council 003_Groth & The Bumble Bus

1hr 30mins

Exploring the systems we live in

Students explore sustainable strategies for enhancing a place's liveability by analysing a local product, business or corporation. They will view clips from Future Council, investigate different systems, and explore businesses that operate in regenerative and/or circular systems.

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1hr 30mins

Nurturing future leaders

Students assess their spheres of influence and describe actions they and others can take to contribute to sustainability.

The Oyster Gardener

1hr 30mins

The Oyster Gardener Geography (Secondary)

Students will explore how water environments can be managed sustainably to preserve their economic, cultural, spiritual, and aesthetic value.

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1hr 30mins

The Oyster Gardener History (Secondary)

Students will research and describe the historical and cultural significance of local rivers/waterways for First Nations communities, and justify the importance of protecting them.

Rachel's Farm

4hrs

Rachel's Farm (Secondary years 7-12)

Rachel’s Farm offers an exciting opportunity to engage students in learning about solutions to climate change, the importance of biodiversity, soil health, regenerative agriculture, farming, health and our food system - and the links between them all!

Applying Point Of View – English – Years 7&8_option 2

1hr 10mins

Applying point of view (UK)

In this lesson, students will explore how choices in point of view and perspective impact upon a text.

The Tone Of Climate Change – English – Years 7&8_option 3

1hr 15mins

The tone of climate change (UK)

In this lesson, students explore the emotions that climate change evokes and examine the tones used in messaging around climate change.

Understanding Persuasion – English – Years 7&8

1hr 52mins

Understanding persuasion (UK)

In this lesson, students will be immersed in, and connect with 2040, focusing on how persuasion is an important aspect of starting a movement or action towards something new. To get others to join a new cause, they first need to be persuaded.

Seaweed In The Food Chain – Science – Year 8_option 2

1hr 30mins

Seaweed in the food chain (UK)

In this lesson, students will be immersed in, and connect with 2040, focusing on the topic of food chains and food webs. Students begin by completing a Flipped Classroom preparation activity to introduce the topics of food chains and food webs.