Sustainability resources for the Australian Curriculum
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Education for sustainability develops a balanced approach to the way humans interact with each other and the environment.
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Rio+20, sustainable development through education - Zambia Daily Mail

Rio+20, sustainable development through education - Zambia Daily Mail | Sustainability resources for the Australian Curriculum | Scoop.it
Zambia Daily MailRio+20, sustainable development through educationZambia Daily MailThe Rio+20 conference had the challenge of how the leaders can come up with ideas on how to reduce poverty, advance social equity and ensure environmental protection...
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July 29, 2012 8:49 AM
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NASA Innovations in Climate Education

NASA Innovations in Climate Education | Sustainability resources for the Australian Curriculum | Scoop.it

NASA Innovations in Climate Education (NICE) is developing high quality literacy resources to help better understand and explain the causes and effects of global change. On this website you will find searchable resources, links to climate data, and information about our Awardee’s projects.

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Rainforest Explorer

Rainforest Explorer | Sustainability resources for the Australian Curriculum | Scoop.it

Rainforest Explorer contains a wealth of activities and resources about the Wet Tropics rainforests and their plants and animals. The library is packed with resources including rainforest videos, wildlife photos and activity sheets.

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July 29, 2012 4:43 AM
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One World Centre | What is global education? - Educating for a just an sustainable world

One World Centre | What is global education? - Educating for a just an sustainable world | Sustainability resources for the Australian Curriculum | Scoop.it

Global Education has six broad themes: globalization and interdependence, identity and cultural diversity, dimensions of change, social justice and human rights, peace building and conflict and sustainable futures.

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Sustainability: Changing minds, changing behaviour | Global Words |

Sustainability: Changing minds, changing behaviour | Global Words | | Sustainability resources for the Australian Curriculum | Scoop.it

This unit, Changing minds, changing behaviour, allows students to explore the persuasive power of advertising by analysis of a narrative television advertisement and a short animated documentary.

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July 28, 2012 11:49 PM
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Sustainability: Taking care of Earth together | Global Words |

Sustainability: Taking care of Earth together | Global Words | | Sustainability resources for the Australian Curriculum | Scoop.it

This junior primary unit of work, Taking care of Earth together, allows students to explore pressing issues that relate to our shared responsibility to care for the environment for future generations.

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SHOW®/WORLD - A New Way To Look At The World

SHOW®/WORLD - A New Way To Look At The World | Sustainability resources for the Australian Curriculum | Scoop.it

Learn about the world by changing the familiar map. Select a subject from the top menu and watch the map resize. A countrys total area no longer represents land mass, but items relevant to the subject (i.e.Ecological Footprint, Population, Natural Disasters)

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The Global Classroom Project

The Global Classroom Project | Sustainability resources for the Australian Curriculum | Scoop.it

The Global Classroom Project was co-founded by two teachers on opposite sides of the world –  Deb Frazier (Ohio, USA), and Michael Graffin (Perth, Western Australia). A place for students and teachers to share, learn, and collaborate on a global stage

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July 29, 2012 5:25 AM
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Teach | Center for Ecoliteracy

Teach | Center for Ecoliteracy | Sustainability resources for the Australian Curriculum | Scoop.it

The best hope for learning to live sustainably lies in schooling that is "smart by nature." It includes experiencing the natural world; learning how nature sustains life; nurturing healthy communities; recognizing the implications of the ways we feed and provision ourselves; and knowing well the places where we live, work, and learn...TEACH for a More Sustainable World...

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July 29, 2012 4:29 AM
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What is global education? | Global Education

What is global education? | Global Education | Sustainability resources for the Australian Curriculum | Scoop.it

Teacher resources to encourage a global perspective across the curriculum. Links to all three Cross Curriculum Priorities and Civics and Citizenship Education.

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Sustainability Kit - Teacher Training Resources for Education for Sustainability

Sustainability Kit - Teacher Training Resources for Education for Sustainability | Sustainability resources for the Australian Curriculum | Scoop.it
Sustainability Kit - Teacher Training Resources for Education for Sustainability to embedd sustainability in accredited and non accredited vocational training...
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Sustainability: Global footprints | Global Words

Sustainability: Global footprints | Global Words | Sustainability resources for the Australian Curriculum | Scoop.it

This unit of work, Global footprints, explores the concepts of sustainable futures, global or ecological footprints and personal and social responsibility.

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Sustainable kids share a virtual classroom - Australian Geographic

Sustainable kids share a virtual classroom - Australian Geographic | Sustainability resources for the Australian Curriculum | Scoop.it

A conference using new technologies is connecting students to experts in science and sustainability.Students and teachers plugged in to about 80 presentations delivered by expert presenters at places such as Taronga Zoo, the Australian...

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