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Years 5 and 6: Sustainability

Online Resources

Remember to search for information about sustainability, natural resources, renewable energy and fossil fuels using

World book online, Britannica online and ClickView.

Go to MyLoreto Online Resources to access.

Search using the words bushfire and drought to find information about your topic.

What is....?

What is Sustainability by Britannica. An introduction to sustainability and related concepts, including the influence of industries and individuals. 

What is Renewable Energy? by Kids Earth Org. Basic information about the main sources of renewable energy and its importance. 

What are Non-Renewable Resources? by Natural Geographic. Background information about non-renewable energy sources. 

 

Human Impact

Humans on Earth by TigTag. Short video about the importance of living sustainably. 

How Aboriginal Culture Can Teach us About Sustainability by the ABC. Article about how Aboriginal knowledge and culture can provide ideas on living more sustainably. 

Indigenous Australians and the Environment by Britannica. Information about Aboriginal knowledge and sustainable practices.

Conservation in Australia by Britannica. Information about conservation and sustainability practices in Australia. 

The future of energy by TigTag. Short video about how science can help develop cleaner energy sources. 

 

ClickView Videos

GAME: Sorting Natural Resources

Renewable Resources

Alternative Energy by World Book Online. Information about alternative energy sources other than fossil fuels. 

Renewable Energy by World Book Online. Basic information and introduction to renewable energy. 

Renewable Energy Facts by Kiddle. Information about renewable energy, including its use across the world. 

Solar Energy by World Book Online. Information about how solar energy works and its uses. 

Wind Energy by Kids Earth Org. Basic information and facts about wind energy. 

Hydropower Facts by Kiddle. Information about the types of water power and how it works. 

Non-Renewable Resources

Energy Sources by TigTag. Short video about the common sources of most energy and fossil fuels. 

Fossil Fuel Facts by Kiddle. Facts about the origin, use and problems with using fossil fuels. 

Fossil Fuels by World Book Online. Information about the origins of fossil fuels and related concerns. 

Overusing Resources by TigTag. Short video about human overuse of natural resources.