Resources

Teaching Resources

Caring for Country (cool.org)

This project is designed to educate, inform and up-skill educators as they begin to incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into their practice.

It explores the broader ideas of what is meant by caring for country and connection to country. 

It covers a range of frequently asked questions to help educators overcome some of the barriers to teaching these perspectives, and to help educators go about incorporating these perspectives in a respectful and meaningful way.

Land Education Dreambook

The Land Education Dreambook is intended for organizations and groups who are interested in developing land education programs for youth.

These resources are designed as a guided process to lead you through different aspects and topics that may be helpful in visioning and planning your program.

Turn It Around!

TURN IT AROUND! is a toolkit to help us radically reimagine education in response to the climate and ecological emergency.  There is no one right way to use them, but here are some ideas that may get you started in turning this emergency around.

Climate facts: https://turnitaroundcards.org/climate-facts-sources/

Teacher lesson plans:

https://turnitaroundcards.org/for-teachers/

Artefacts of the Future

Artefacts of the Future is a learning and research project developed by researchers at the Centre for Regenerating Futures, Deakin University.

They aim to help young people understand and tackle big challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss. In this project, students learn about sustainable living, and use art to express their ideas for a better future.

Teachers can access resources and sign up to participate here -

https://regeneratingfutures.deakin.edu.au/artefacts-of-the-future/teachers/

Teacher support resources

Climate change

Climate Council Resources

The Australian Climate Council provides many evidence-based support resources for learning about climate change and how to communicate the science facts as well as the socio-political issues involved.

See for example:

Communication guides - https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/how-to-clean-up-polluting-information/

Infographics -

https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/resource/infographics/

Australian Psychological Society Resources

This site provides evidence-based approaches for educators and carers to support children and young people in discussing climate change and dealing with complex emotional responses.

See for example:

Dealing with Climate Distress

How to talk to children about climate change

101 things you can do about climate change