We are thrilled to announce the launch of Energy Transformers, an innovative and engaging mobile game aimed at Australian upper primary and lower secondary students (ages 10-13). We invite students, educators, and parents to enjoy this free and engaging educational tool. More than just a game, this app is igniting a passion for learning and a commitment to a sustainable future in students across Australia.
Energy Transformers takes players through 34 Energy Challenges, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving. The challenges are found by exploring the game’s Australian universe, and some need to be unlocked by finding collectables scattered throughout the game.
In these challenges, students make decisions about how individuals and corporations can act to increase ecological sustainability. For example, should supermarkets accept more wonky fruit to help reduce food waste? Can people become smarter shoppers by purchasing recycled and long-term use products rather than investing in fast fashion? With each choice they make, students can see how they have helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, as well as save money!
Whether it's deciding on the type of resources to power the electricity grid or exploring innovative solutions to reduce food waste, Energy Transformers turns learning into an engaging adventure.
By weaving together fun gameplay and education, Energy Transformers equips students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to contribute to a sustainable future. It offers a positive, proactive way to learn about renewable energy and environmental stewardship, driving sustainable change through education.
A Game with a Purpose
The perfect tool for teachers and parents, Energy Transformers helps students achieve specific outcomes from the Australian Curriculum. These include:
- Sustainable Practices: Promoting an understanding of natural resources management, energy efficiency, and ecological sustainability through interactive challenges and scenarios.
- Critical Thinking and Ethical Understanding: Encouraging students to consider the impact of their actions on diverse communities, including remote areas, low-income families, and First Nations peoples, fostering a sense of responsibility and ethical awareness.
- Literacy and Numeracy Enhancement: Introducing new vocabulary related to the energy transition and encouraging numerical analysis through cost evaluations, greenhouse gas emission reductions, and more.
See the table of specific outcomes and examples from Energy Transformers.
Play Energy Transformers
For the best playing experience, we recommend enjoying Energy Transformers on an iPad or Tablet.
Energy Transformers on Play Store (Android)
Energy Transformers on App Store (Apple)
Acknowledgements
Energy Transformers was created by Prof. Donna Green and Chaos Theory Games, with support from UNSW Digital Grid Futures Institute.