Student Climate Commons
Empower students with the latest evidence on climate change, and the inspiration to be part of a better future.
In this series of FREE three-hour events, each with a different theme, Year 8 to 11 students will explore the current impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss, and the inspiring ways young people are leading the charge toward resilience and action.
This event, co-designed with students, addresses a key conundrum – how to teach the critical content around climate change and its impacts while supporting young people to process the worry and grief this may evoke.
Students will leave with evidence-based information, inspiring stories, and tools to take meaningful steps in their own communities.
Availability
Terms 1 & 2
5 & 27 March, 24 April, 5 June (see program below). Please add the date you would like to attend in the further information section of the enquiry form if enquiring online.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Student information
Years 8 to 11
Maximum 200 students
Bookings
Fully funded by VicHealth
Call 13 11 02 or submit an online booking request
Workshop
Presented by a museum educator
Program
Students will experience Jane Goodall’s Reasons for Hope IMAX documentary, explore the museum, do interactive activities and hear directly from conservation experts about the vital work they do to protect our planet.
Jane Goodall – Reason for Hope is an uplifting journey around the globe to highlight good news stories that will inspire people to make a difference in the world around them. Jane revolutionised how we view the world around us through decades of work as a groundbreaking ethologist and environmentalist. Experience her legacy, and go on an adventure of inspiration and hope.
Students will learn the art of science communication from Museum experts, gaining the confidence to speak on issues impacting our planet. The event concludes with the finals of the Climate Issues Debating Competition. (Preliminary rounds will run on 13 March. This competition can be entered via the Debaters Association of Victoria website).
Students will attend an interactive workshop on communicating the science of climate change, delivered by Museum experts. Then, they’ll see these skills in action by watching the finals of a Climate Issues Debating Competition (to register a team for the debating competition, click here). Through analysing the exemplary public speaking and dialogue of fellow high schoolers, students will witness the power of the youth voice on globally relevant issues. This event is run in partnership with the Debaters Association of Victoria.
Award-winning collective Fast Fashun is coming to the Museum! Students will explore the environmental impact of clothing waste, then transform 300 kilograms of discarded garments into stunning runway looks. This event coincides with Top Designs.
The Fast Fashun collective uses fashion waste as both material and metaphor – turning the remnants of the fast fashion industry into participatory worlds where audiences cut, rip, pin, and strut their way through the ruins of excess. In this interactive workshop, students will reimagine what clothing waste can become – and take home their fantastic creations.
Taking place on World Environment Day, a careers fair featuring sustainability professionals from across the non-profit, public and private sectors.
What does it take to build a career that cares for the planet? Students will hear inspiring stories from professionals about the paths that led them into the field of sustainability, and leave with practical insights and clear pathways to turn their passion for the planet into meaningful careers.
Accessibility
Please view our accessibility page for general information. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.
Museums Victoria Learning Access Fund
The Museums Victoria Learning Access Fund aims to enhance access to our museums (Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks and Immigration Museum), programs and events by offering free or subsidised education programs for eligible schools. Find out more about the fund.
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