Enviroweek Waste Warrior

EYLF Learning Outcomes:

Learning Outcome 2:

• Children are connected with and contribute to their world
• 2.3 Children become aware of fairness

Learning Outcome 4:

• Children are confident and involved learners
• 4.1 Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity
• 4.2 Children develop a range of skills and processes such as problem solving, inquiry, experimentation, hypothesising, researching and investigating
• 4.4 Children resource their own learning through connecting with people, place, technologies and natural and processed materials

• Access to Jack Johnson’s 3Rs song, which can be found here: 3Rs Song – Please note that this song’s copyright belongs to the artist. Permission is granted to use it for non-profit, educational purposes only. Commercial use is strictly prohibited. The source for this song: Honolulu Department of Environmental Services. The lyrics for this song are in the “Student Worksheet” part of this resource.
• A range of waste materials, such as tin cans, soft drink bottles, bottle lids, plastic tubs, paper, newspapers, magazines, corks, boxes, milk cartons etc. Make sure that all waste is clean and that sharp edges have been covered with masking tape OR the 3Rs flashcards.

Supporting resources:

• Find out which items can be recycled in your area. Contact your local council for information on what is accepted in your area.

Cool Australia Presents Waste from Cool Australia on Vimeo.
Following this lesson plan is an ideal way for your centre to take part in Enviroweek. You’ll be joining thousands of amazing educators and teachers in making a difference and creating positive environmental change.