Schools

A wide range of Education for Sustainability (EfS) programs and initiatives are underway in Victoria under the banner of ResourceSmart Schools. For program details, contact schools@sustainability.vic.gov.au

• Australian Greenhouse Calculator

  Work out a home's greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs.

• Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative Victoria (AuSSI Vic)

  A national framework supporting the delivery of Education for Sustainability in Victorian schools.

• Building design & construction curriculum resources

  Activities and information on how design and construction can affect the energy-saving potential of buildings.

• Energy advice brochures

  These brochures provide reference sources for the QuickRate house design activity and the design activities.

• Energy: primary curriculum resources

  Resources for primary school students and teachers.

• Energy: secondary curriculum resources

  Resources for secondary school students and teachers.

• Energy: teachers' and students' further resources

  Some helpful information to supplement classroom learnings.

• Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices in Carpentry

  A resource for teachers, trainers and mentors who are involved in supporting the development of skills and knowledge of VET students, pre-apprentice and apprentice carpenters.

• Internet links for students and teachers

  Further information on the environment is just a click away.

• Quickrate software

  QuickRate activities and software can be used with Technology students at the CSF Level 6.

• Renewable energy resources for students and teachers

  Renewable energy resources from the clean energy industry.

• ResourceSmart 5 Star Certification

  A new certification system for schools that recognises good sustainability practices and rewards high achievement and leadership.

• Toolbox for Environmental Change

  An opportunity for Victorian teachers and educators to inspire each other in sustainability education.