Economics and business

Students will study alternative economic models such as the Doughnut Economics framework - investigating the environmental and social factors that are not currently considered in the traditional circular flow economic model, and exploring real-world examples of Doughnut Economics in action.

Comparing Economic Models – Economics – Years 9&10_option 1

1hrs

Comparing economic models

In this lesson, students will explore the traditional circular flow economic model and evaluate the factors of the economy that are not considered.

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

3hrs 30mins

Taking action for your 2040

In this lesson, students will be immersed in and connect with 2040, focusing on actions they can take that has positive benefits both now and in the future.

finding out_talking about transport 1

1hrs

Talking about transport

In this lesson, students will be immersed in and connect with 2040, focusing on the topic of transport.

Transport And Liveability – Geography – Years 7&8

1hrs

Transport and liveability

In this lesson, students will be immersed in, and connect with 2040, focusing on the topics of transport and liveability. Students begin by participating in a warm-up activity around their personal transport use before investigating liveability and the factors of liveability that are important to them. They then participate in a THINK PAIR SHARE routine and a role-play activity to explore transport in terms of liveability and our environment. Students then think about how future transport could be designed to improve liveability.

Energy And Liveability – Geography – Years 7&8

1hrs

Energy and liveability

In this lesson, students will be immersed in, and connect with 2040, focusing on the topics of energy and liveability. Students will explore their understanding of liveability and think about how energy and our environment relate to liveability. They will work collaboratively to conduct research into the impacts of fossil fuels on our environment before participating in a guided discussion around a sustainable energy case study. Students will then work in groups to compare electricity produced from coal and solar, and produce a report that summarises the results of their assessment.

Food Security And Urban Farming – Geography – Years 9&10

1hr 40mins

Food security and urban farming

In this lesson, students will be immersed in, and connect with 2040, focusing on the topics of food security and urban agriculture. Students begin by exploring the concept of food security by participating in a classroom demonstration and a guided discussion around a food security clip. They then explore the practice of urban farming as one solution to current and future food security challenges. Students then work collaboratively to identify a potential site for an urban farm in their area, creating a proposal for this project to share with the class.

Understanding Persuasion – English – Years 7&8

4hrs 50mins

A 2040 vision for your community (US)

This teaching resource provides you with multiple lessons worth of material that can be used to immerse students in, and connect with, the positive sustainability messages explored in the documentary film 2040. Students take inspiration from the solutions presented to propose ideas for leading their community to a better future. It has been designed to guide students through a project where they will consolidate and extend learning from any of the other lessons in the 2040 units.

A 2040 Vision For Your Community – Years 7-10

4hrs 50mins

A 2040 vision for your community

This teaching resource provides you with multiple lessons worth of material that can be used to immerse students in, and connect with, the positive sustainability messages explored in 2040.

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

1hr 30mins

Seaweed in the food chain

In this lesson, students will be immersed in, and connect with 2040, focusing on the topic of food chains and food webs.

Energy And Sustainability – Science – Years 7&8

1hr 40mins

Energy and sustainability

In this lesson, students will be immersed in, and connect with 2040, focusing on the topic of sustainability and renewable energy.

Renewable Energy – Science – Years 7&8

1hr 40mins

Renewable energy

In this lesson, students will be immersed in, and connect with 2040, focusing on the topic of renewable energy.