Sustainability Aware is a series of curriculum-aligned educational apps made to inform and engage kids about our environment and how our way of life impacts the Earth. It takes an informed, realistic approach to the issues and offers practical, everyday suggestions for how we can all live more sustainable lifestyles. Sustainability Aware apps are made for readers aged 8 to 12 years old.
Our apps
Level 3
Grades 3 & 4
Reading alone with
some assistance
Eating green:
Sustainable food
and farming
Food is not only fun to eat, it’s what keeps us healthy. But what we eat can also have a huge impact on our environment.
In Eating green, we find out how food arrives on our plates and look at ways we can make more sustainable food choices.
Let’s tuck in!
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Animals under threat: Wildlife on a warming planet
Our animal friends are facing some challenges. The main problem they face is climate change, which is caused by humans.
In Animals under threat, we look at how climate change is affecting animals’ homes, diets and lifestyles, and threatening species around the world.
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Sustainable stuff!:
Green products for
a green planet
Everybody likes looking good and having cool stuff. But some of the stuff we fill our lives with can be harmful to the planet. It’s important to remember that caring for the planet is cool too!
In Sustainable stuff! we check out some products that can help to create a more sustainable future for Earth.
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Level 4
Grades 4 & 5
Powering our planet: Sustainable energy solutions
It takes a lot of energy to power the planet. But what is the cost to the environment?
Powering our planet focuses on where our energy comes from and how our energy use impacts on Earth. Plus, there are plenty of ideas about how we can power ahead more sustainably!
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Independent
reading
Going green: Sustain-able transport choices
How do you usually get around – on a bus or by foot, on two wheels or on four? There are lots of ways to get around, but many of these come at a cost to our environment.
In Going green, we explore how transport has developed over time and the problems it presents today. We then discover how our transport choices can make a greener future for us all.
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Water, water, everywhere?: Our precious resource
Water is a precious resource. Our planet is facing water shortages like never before.
Water, water, everywhere? focuses on the cause of the problems and what we can do about it. We all need to get wise about water. If we understand the problem, we can be part of the solution. So, let’s dive in!
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Level 5
Grades 5 & 6
What’s up with the weather?: Our changing climate
What’s up with the weather? takes an in‑depth look at our changing climate. We explore how Earth’s climate has changed in the past and how it is changing today.
We investigate how people impact conditions on Earth and what we can do about it – from small, everyday changes to large-scale international movements.
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Confident
reading
Doing your bit: Help rescue the planet
The terrible effects of climate change are being felt around the world. However, we can tackle climate change if we all make an effort to change our lifestyles.
Doing your bit explores how you can reduce your ecological footprint and live more sustainably. Take a look to find out how you can help save the world for the future!
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What goes around?: Earth’s systems and life cycles
Did you know that there are many unique and complex cycles that sustain Earth’s ecosystems and keep our planet spinning?
In What goes around?, we get up close and personal with the life cycles of plants and animals. Then we’ll take a step back to look at the bigger picture of Earth’s systems and cycles. We’ll learn that humans have a role in protecting these delicate cycles that make the world go around.
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Why Sustainability Aware?
It’s smart
The series contains accurate content presenting the facts about where our planet is at, utilizing the most recent scientific research.
It’s accessible
With engaging content, these apps transform tricky, theoretical scientific topics into something readers can easily grasp. Each app shows how kids can actively take part in leading the world to a sustainable future. Features:
- appropriately leveled text – content is presented in a plain language and is easily understandable
- glossary – any difficult words are highlighted and explained in pop-up boxes.
- visual learning – each app has slideshows, animations, videos, interactive diagrams, informative graphs and breakout features to expand on the content and broaden a student’s understanding of the issues.
It’s fun
The apps make sustainability fun! From the outset, we had a desire to make taking the sustainable path appealing and achievable. Each app is full of interesting facts and entertaining real-world applications that bring the topic to life.
It’s educational
Our apps are based on the current Australian Curriculum, so they’re perfect for use in the classroom. Teachers – please take a look at our Teacher Information page for more about the curriculum basis of our series.
The apps are leveled so kids can grow more confident as readers, while they learn about saving the planet!
