Lesson Plan

School
N/A

Year Group
Year 10

Date
N/A

Topic
Excursion to Ecolink- Science and Technology
Innovations Centre, Bacchus Marsh

Aims
Learning Intention: To investigate the natural
greenhouse effect and the enhanced greenhouse
effect and explore the sustainable energy saving
features at Ecolinc (Full Day Program)
The program name is How real is climate change?

VELS: Strands, Domain, Foci and Standards

Location / Setting

Organisation / Student Groups

Management strategy

Ecolink, Bacchus Marsh

Students grouped into groups of 10 and a

supervisor has been assigned to them.

Science
Global systems, including the carbon cycle,
rely on interactions involving the biosphere,
ithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere
(ACSSU189)

Align personal expectations of the students

with their understanding of the basic codes of
conduct outside the classroom.
Outline the importance of excursion in the
last lesson delivered and in the tutor group
so students understand what they are
required to do and remain focused

Key Vocabulary

Sustainability Trail
Energy station equipment
Greenhouse gas calculator

Materials, Resources and Equipment

Inquiry Journals

References/Sources

Ecolink Resources

e5 Instructional Model: This model has been embedded throughout the lesson plan. Students explore and elaborate their
understanding by learning in the field.
Sustainability: As referenced from AusVels, sustainability addresses the ongoing capacity of Earth to maintain all life. Students
will investigate the importance of global sustainability as a result of individual and community measures. It is important for students
to grasp the concept that sustainability must allow the present population to meet their living standards without compromising or
hindering any future generations from being able to complete a similar task.

INTRODUCTION
Connecting, Engaging and Modelling Inquiry
Engage:
Detailed introduction about Ecolink at the start.
The educational staff at Ecolink shows them the
important links and pose questions for students to
assess their learning so far in the unit.

MAIN BODY
Guiding Inquiry and Practice

CONCLUSION
Sharing, Explaining and Reviewing Inquiry

Evaluate:
Explore:
Students explore the Sustainability Trail of
Students will complete the worksheet provided
Ecolink and understands the different ways
and discuss their results.
Ecolink uses to make the environment
Applications of climate change, the enhanced
sustainable.
greenhouse effect and energy use will be
Explain:
discussed.
Students investigate the efficiency of different

Students write a reflection in their journal.

types of insulation, light globes and
appliances.
Students investigate alternate energy sources,
including solar energy and wind power.
Elaborate:
Each group monitor energy use with a
greenhouse gas calculator computer program
to elaborate their learning.