Empower students to create a sustainable future.
Nurture inquisitive and engaged learners
Today, many teachers advocate cross-curricular approaches that bring relevance and meaning to student learning.
Cross-curricular learning helps make practical connections between subjects, and equips young people with the skills, knowledge and understanding to prosper in a globalised world.
But it can be challenging finding time to plan teaching and assessment that engages learners and meets cross-curriculum priorities.
Inspired energy education with impact
Green Galaxies is an innovative educational program that makes it easy amd exciting to teach school students about energy efficiency.
Learning experiences are based on your school's own energy data, supported by comprehensive teacher resources and interactive digital tools.
Teachers can easily create collaborative projects across maths, science, social science, english, arts and technology learning areas.
Bringing data and science to life
Green Galaxies is practical, engaging and aligned with the Australian Curriculum, from foundation right through to senior secondary.
Underpinning the program is sophisticated energy metering technology.
Your school's energy use is monitored and recorded, along with any energy generated by solar panels.
Students can design strategies to change energy use in the school and measure the effectiveness of their ideas.
Use Green Galaxies for exciting cross-curricular outcomes
Maximise teaching outcomes. Comprehensive unit plans, lesson plans and student resources enhance the quality of lessons, while teaching becomes more time and resources efficient.
Encouraging pathways for further discovery. Students can broaden and deepen their understanding of themselves and how their actions influence the world around them.
Inspire students to learn and problem solve. Students seek to apply real-world knowledge, understanding the value and relevance of what they are learning.
Promote student success. Applying concepts in different ways provides an alternate pathway to student learning, creating a strong sense of achievement.
Build professional connections. Teachers develop a deeper appreciation of each other's expertise, enriching lessons and learning opportunities for students.
Year 4 students at
St Thomas Primary School, Goodwood, SA,
produced this short video and presented it to the school community at assembly.
Cross-curricular learning develop the students' skills in a range of learning areas:
Science
- Research
- Scientific experimentation
English
- Script writing
- Public speaking
- Presentation
Mathematics
- Statistics
- Data Analysis
The Arts
- Costume and set design
- Drama
- Videography
- Composition
Technologies
- Editing video footage
- Adding sound effects
- Green screen filming
Humanities and Social Sciences
- Democratic processes
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Problem Solving
Empower your students to lead the way to a sustainable future.
Get involvedIgnite learning with the right tools
Green Galaxies school portal
Interactive resources to track, visualise and analyse your school's own energy data over days, months, seasons and years.
Green Galaxies Teachers Toolkit
Detailed unit plans, lesson plans and activities for students from Year 1 through to Year 12.
Green Galaxies Student Knowledge Bank
References, research and resources for self-directed learning, all in one place.
Planet Watch app
An exciting app that gamifies sustainable behaviour and demonstrates the impacts of energy consumption.
School Demand Management App
A mobile app that allows teachers and business managers to monitor energy, set alerts and limit demand charges.
Digital tools and apps for students
Use the Public API and the Engine Room to interact with data in depth. In-School displays and weather station integrate the program further into the school.
Frequently asked questions
What year levels does Green Galaxies suit?
The Green Galaxies program has detailed unit plans, lesson plans and activities to suit students from Year 1 through to Year 12.
Does my school need energy meters to get involved with Green Galaxies?
Yes, energy metering is a the core of the Green Galaxies program. The live data recorded by the meters is used to create learning experiences in the program.
We don't have energy metering at our school, how do we get them installed?
When your school joins the Green Galaxies program, we'll coordinate the installation process to make sure you get the right meters in the right place.
Do you need technical expertise to teach the Green Galaxies program?
No. The friendly team at Green Galaxies provides personal support and training to help you get the most out of the program. You will also be supported by your school's nominated Teacher Champion, who will receive training in the entire Soar Schools product ecosystem.
I'm not sure if my school is already part of the Green Galaxies program, how can I find out?
A number of education departments already subscribe to the Green Galaxies program. Contact our friendly team to find out if your school already has access to our ecosystem of resources.
Who runs the Green Galaxies program?
The program is proudly presented by the team at Green Galaxies. The team includes experts in technology, sustainability, education and the Australian Curriculum.