A FREE in school STEM energy education program, with versions available for both primary and secondary students.
Developed by The National Theatre for Children for schools throughout the Central-West Orana REZ, The REZource Force is a free STEM energy education program.
The program includes an interactive live, in-school performance, on-demand video experience, workbooks for every student, a teacher toolkit, lesson plans, infographic posters, classroom student projects, showcase events, and school rewards!
With versions for Primary (Years 1-6) and Secondary (Years 7-10) students, The REZource Force will ignite students' curiosity about electricity generation, renewable energy, and the future of the Central-West Orana REZ, while empowering students to take action and become informed energy citizens.
Student Workbook, Teacher Toolkit and Curriculum games
Primary School Program
Years 1-6 | Stages 1-3
Lights, action… energy! REZ Energy Agents is a live theatrical production featuring three hilarious, high-energy sketches all about electricity and renewable energy.
Join James Blonde, John Travoltage, and a cast of electrifying characters on a fast-paced, interactive mission where students don’t just watch the action—they become part of it! Through audience participation, quick-witted comedy, and unexpected challenges, students will help crack energy mysteries, outsmart power-wasting villains, and discover how they can be Energy Agents in their own lives.
Educational concepts:
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What is electricity and why we need it
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How is electricity created
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What is a Renewable Energy Zone (REZ)
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How you can be an Energy Agent!
Secondary School Program
Years 7-10 | Stages 4-5
A live, in-school presentation, Energy Game Changers is led by two actors taking students through a series of interactive sketches, making you laugh while you learn. The segments use improv, challenges and student team-based games that cover the educational concepts of electricity generation, renewable resources, how energy use impacts the Earth, and how we can protect and preserve our planet.
Educational concepts:
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How is electricity generated
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How energy use impacts the Earth
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What is a Renewable Energy Zone (REZ)
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How you can be an Energy Game Changer
Students will also discover study and career pathways in Australia’s renewable energy industry, opening their eyes to exciting future opportunities.
Program Overview
Module 1: Introduction
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Book your school's free performance.
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Dive into the key topics with your students using the provided teacher guide, lesson plans, and student workbooks
Module 2: Live performance
Term 1, 2026
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Take part in the interactive performance at your school.
Module 3: On-demand video production experience
Term 3, 2026
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Watch the online Video Production Experience as a class.
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Use the integrated discussion prompts, infographics, and real-world examples to reinforce key learning points.
Module 4: Classroom resources
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Access all program resources via The REZource Hub at this website.
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Extend student learning with curriculum-aligned lesson plans, digital activities, quizzes, and the student workbook.
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Use pre- and post-assessments to measure student understanding.
Module 5: Student projects
Term 2 and Term 3, 2026
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Take The REZource Force School Challenge by selecting a hands-on project for students to apply their learning.
Module 6: STEM Expo
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Host a STEM Expo at your school to showcase student projects and celebrate their achievements.
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Capture highlights with photos and videos to submit to The REZource Force School Showcase at REZourceForce.com.au and win prizes!
TEACHERS!
SIGN UP YOUR SCHOOL TO JOIN THE REZOURCE FORCE TODAY!
Schools throughout the Central-West Orana REZ can sign up to receive FREE educational theatre, curriculum aligned print and digital materials, and energy and STEM education with classroom resources.
Teachers, sign up today and empower your students to lead Australia’s STEM renewable future.