A High School in Brisbane sought to enhance its Year 10 science curriculum by incorporating innovative teaching methods related to climate change.
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(Written and published by Audrey Barucchi October 18, 2024)
A group of Year 10 students recently engaged in?Climate Fresk?at Hillbrook Anglican School in Brisbane as part of their science curriculum.
Junior Science and Circular Economy Coordinator, Damian Larkin, advocated for the workshop because he saw the link to the school’s scientific curriculum but also for the potential Climate Fresk offers in thinking critically about climate issues and their societal impacts.
They say it takes a village to raise a child. In a school sense, I see this as everyone doing their part. So sustainability action at Hillbrook includes helping everyone make the right decision when it comes to choosing the right bin or turning off lights and A/C at the end of a lesson. If students are more willing to step up in those everyday actions, I will be over the moon.
The school recognises the urgency of sustainability education and offers many options that students can participate in:
To which will now be added:
This initiative aligns with the school’s mission to develop responsible global citizens who are equipped to address the challenges of our time.
Climate Fresk is a 3-hour workshop built around a 42-card game that aims to make learning about climate change accessible to everyone. Using the cards, teams work together to find the cause-effect relationships between the different components of climate change, arranging the cards to create ‘The Fresk’ – a visual representation of climate change. Participants then work through various phases and discuss potential solutions.
Over 1.9 million people worldwide have participated in Climate Fresk. Find out more about Climate Fresk at https://climatefresk.org/world/
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Throughout the interactive and fun process, 32 Year 10 students learnt more about the factors influencing climate change and what we can do about it.
Next year, some of the students will be offered the opportunity to be trained as Climate Fresk facilitators, as part of their Community Action Plans that happen in Year 11 Personal and Spiritual Development classes.
Through this facilitator training, students will develop essential skills such as public speaking, group facilitation, and critical thinking. They will learn how to effectively communicate complex climate concepts, foster discussions, and encourage collaborative problem-solving.
“I was so impressed with the session and the wonderful facilitators giving their time, expertise and passion. I was in awe of the whole experience.” Ginnese Johnston, Science Teacher and Circular Economy Champion.
Once trained, students will be tasked to organise and lead workshops for their Year 10 peers, making Climate Fresk a sustainable part of the curriculum, delivered by students to students over two academic years.
This hands-on experience will not only enhance their leadership abilities but also deepen their commitment to sustainability and community engagement.
"High school students often have a natural curiosity and passion for learning. Engaging with them on climate science can be incredibly rewarding, and lead to exciting discussions and new ideas for us facilittors, the school, and ."
By embedding innovative teaching methods like Climate Fresk into the curriculum, schools can play a pivotal role in facilitator training in Year 11 represents a significant step towards fostering a generation of informed and engaged young leaders dedicated to combating climate change and promoting sustainable practices within their communities.