Online Session: Sustainability, Climate Change and the Grimsdon Trilogy
by Deborah Abela
Description
Using novels as a literature springboard to talk about sustainability.
Sustainability is a key priority in the curriculum:
‘Across the Australian Curriculum, the Sustainability priority allows young Australians to develop the knowledge, skills, values and worldviews necessary for them to act in ways that contribute to more sustainable patterns of living.’
Fifteen years ago I was angry that governments around the world weren’t taking climate change seriously. Now we are, and the developments are exciting, but we still need to do more.
My talk will focus on the issues that led to the writing of the novels, the research undertaken, how this led to key characters and events, and finally a few new and innovative ways we are now acting to take care of the planet.
Zoom is my preferred delivery method, but I can use Skype. I’m also happy to explore Google hangouts or Microsoft Teams if the school prefers.
Sustainability is a key priority in the curriculum:
‘Across the Australian Curriculum, the Sustainability priority allows young Australians to develop the knowledge, skills, values and worldviews necessary for them to act in ways that contribute to more sustainable patterns of living.’
Fifteen years ago I was angry that governments around the world weren’t taking climate change seriously. Now we are, and the developments are exciting, but we still need to do more.
Topics covered
My talk will focus on the issues that led to the writing of the novels, the research undertaken, how this led to key characters and events, and finally a few new and innovative ways we are now acting to take care of the planet.
Delivery platform
Zoom is my preferred delivery method, but I can use Skype. I’m also happy to explore Google hangouts or Microsoft Teams if the school prefers.
Details
Audience
Upper Primary, Lower Secondary
Duration
45 minutes
Requirements
Please look at www.deborahabela.com before the session.