What

Museum Staff-led

When

Terms 1 to 4, Monday to Friday
10am & 12:30pm

Duration

90 minutes

Year level

Years 3 to 6

Minmum student numbers

Minimum 15 students

Maximum student numbers

Maximum 30 students

Cost

$15 per student + education service fee

Booking information

Bookings 13 11 02

School visit information

The Earth’s climate is changing. Scientific evidence shows us that these changes are happening much faster than they should be!

But, what does this really mean? How do we know? And what can we do about it?

In this program students explore the issue of climate change as they learn the science behind global warming, examine Victoria’s climate risks, and communicate ideas and actions that can mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Taking on the role of science communicators, students work in small groups and use digital technologies to create data visualisations that help them communicate about climate change and Victoria’s future.

Victorian Curriculum links

This is an interdisciplinary workshop that has links to the Science, Geography, Digital Technology and Sustainability curriculum areas.

Year 3 & 4

Science

• Earth’s surface changes over time as a result of natural processes and human activity (VCSSU062)
• Science knowledge helps people to understand the effects of their actions (VCSSU056)

Geography

• Types of natural vegetation and the significance of vegetation to the environment, the importance of environments to animals and people, and different views on how they can be protected; the use and management of natural resources and waste, and different views on how to do this sustainably (VCGGK082)

Digital Technology

• Collect, access and present different types of data using simple software to create information and solve problems (VCDTDI021)

Year 5 & 6

Science

• Sudden geological changes or extreme weather conditions can affect Earth’s surface (VCSSU080)
• Scientific understandings, discoveries and inventions are used to inform personal and community decisions and to solve problems that directly affect people’s lives (VCSSU073)

Geography

• Describe and explain interconnections within places and between places, and the effects of these interconnections (VCGGC087)
• Impacts of bushfires or floods on environments and communities, and how people can respond (VCGGK095)
• Environmental and human influences on the location and characteristics of places and the management of spaces within them (VCGGK096)

Digital Technology

• Acquire, store and validate different types of data and use a range of software to interpret and visualise data to create information (VCDTDI028)