Free Classroom Resources and Activities
Engage students in meaningful Net Zero discussions and learning across all Key Learning Areas and Stages.
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We’re excited to launch Net Z(ed) in February 2025! Alongside our partners and collaborators, we’re building a growing repository of free classroom resources, lessons, activities, and programs designed to elevate Net Zero learning across all K-12 syllabus areas.
Our lesson activation process is collaborative—we involve teachers early, from industry-classroom discussions to piloting and testing curated learning experiences, ensuring continuous feedback and improvement.
As we expand this resource hub, stay connected for opportunities to contribute to program development, share your areas of interest, and let us know what resources you’d like prioritized for your KLA and stage. We’re here to listen and support your teaching journey.
“Decarbonising our economy—going ‘Net Zero’—is not just about STEM. Bringing the Net Zero story to life in all classrooms, English, Humanities, Arts, and Creative Industries, alongside STEM, is crucial for Australia’s long-term success. It is the storytellers, artists, historians, budding philosophers, geographers, and human centric thinkers working with STEM teams that will lead, shape and deliver Australia’s Net Zero future. Everyone has a role to play — and that’s why Net Z(ed) learning resources are for everyone.”
Duncan Burck, Creator of Net Z(ed) and Advocate, for all Teachers.
Before Using Net Z(ed) Resources
Before accessing Net Z(ed)’s free classroom resources, please review our Terms and Conditions of Use to ensure you understand how they can be used.
You do not need to provide an email address or contact details to use these resources. However, if you’d like to participate in the Net Z(ed) ecosystem—including professional learning sessions, teacher and student credentialing, partner collaborations, or pilot/testing opportunities—you can register details, and stay connected.
Resources can be used however you see fit. Although we talk sequence, nothing is prescribed, you use in a way that works best for you, your classroom and students.
Ongoing support and involvement from our industry, government, and research partners is made possible by the experiences of teachers and students like you being shared. Your feedback and participation in shaping and improving these resources are always valued and appreciated.
Net Z(ed) Lesson 001 - Australian Solar Technology Companies
Australian Solar Technology
- Target Key Learning Areas: Mathematics, TAS, STEM, Science, Engineering, English, Creative, HSIE, Commerce, Business.
- Stage Target: 4, 5, 6.
Introduction
This Net Z(ed) Learning resource explores the importance of critical thinking and complex problem-solving through the lens of Australia’s leading solar technologies.
The immersive lessons and activities provide opportunities for the students to explore Australia’s rationale for going Net Zero, get hands-on with investigations into Solar, and learn more about the careers and opportunities for research, innovation, and entrepreneurialism in Australia’s Solar Industry’s future.
Lesson Topics
- Topic 1 – Australia Going Net Zero – Why
- Topic 2 – Meet two of Australia’s Leading Solar Technology Companies
- Topic 3 – Critical Think and Problem Solving in Solar Tech
- Topic 4 – Science Investigations (Math, Science, TAS, iSTEM)
- Topic 5 – Career Pathways in Australian Solar Technology Companies
- Topic 6 – Australian Solar Tech Entrepreneurialism & Innovation for Net Zero Future.
Net Z(ed) Credentials
- Students completing 3 or more topics will be awarded a Net Z(ed) Student – Solar Credential
- Teachers delivering 3 or more topics will be awarded a Net Z(ed) Educator – Solar Credential.
Next Steps
- The resource is being piloted (tested) in schools in Term 1. Places are still available for teachers who want to test and contribute to resource development.
- Full Resources will be made available for use from Term 2, 2025. PL will be offered late T1.
Sequence: Solar Tech Spotlight
Australian Leader: Research, Development and Commercialisation of low-cost, low-weight and 100% recyclable printed solar.
Australian Leader: Leading Solar Technology accelerating Australia’s Solar Capability and Security.
Resource Collaborators
- TRaCE – Trailblazer Recycling & Clean Energy
- STEM Enrichment – NSW Department of Education
- University of Newcastle
- Centre for Organic Electronics
- College of Engineering, Science and Environment
