Climate change is a global issue. The Centre role models sustainable living practices and students explore energy efficient buildings. Students investigate types of energy including fossil fuels and renewable energy sources. Students visit one of Queensland’s largest stand alone alternative energy sites and examine wind and solar power, gas generators and associated equipment. Hands on interaction with various models is also a key component of the lesson.
Find more information about Queensland curriculum on the Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) website.
Year 5/6 example: Are you and your community contributing to coral extinction in the Keppels?
Australian Curriculum link: Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and community decisions (ACSHE083) and (ACSHE100).