Year 7 – 9 students
Australian Curriculum v9.0
Science (AC9S8H03): Analyse how scientific knowledge and solutions influence society, considering ethical and environmental factors.
English (AC9E7LA01 & AC9E8LA05): Understand how language choices (e.g., embedded clauses) can shape identity, clarity, and meaning.
Geography (AC9HG9K04): Investigate challenges to sustainable food production and appropriate management strategies.
- This lesson is designed as a flexible tool.
- Teachers can adapt and build upon.
- 60-minute lesson.
- Stand alone.
- Customise to fit the unique needs of the classroom.
Science, English, Geography
AC9S8H03, AC9E7LA01, AC9E8LA05, AC9HG9K04, Sustainability, Food Production, Agriculture, Media
The Global Sustainability lesson explores how science, culture, and innovation shape sustainable food production. Using real-world examples from Australia’s vegetable industry, students examine sustainable farming and packaging solutions, debate environmental innovations, and reflect on how cultural values influence scientific and agricultural practices.
Lesson Objectives
- Identify and explain sustainable agricultural practices in vegetable production.
- Evaluate the benefits and limitations of biodegradable packaging in reducing environmental impact.
- Understand how cultural values and perspectives shape decisions in science and agriculture.
- Enhance written communication using embedded clauses for precision and clarity.
- Develop skills in collaborative learning, argumentation, and critical reflection.
Key Concepts Taught
- Sustainability: Farming practices that reduce environmental impact while supporting food security and economic viability.
- Biodegradable Innovation: Understanding the role of packaging innovation in reducing agricultural waste.
- Science and Society: How scientific progress is shaped by social and cultural values.
- Language and Communication: Using embedded clauses for effective and nuanced expression.
- Critical Thinking and Argumentation: Evaluating environmental solutions through structured debate and writing.