5 minute school waste tour

5 minute school waste tour

Lesson 3 of 6 in this unit

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography
  • ...

Lesson summary

Students work in small groups to research the school waste system and then use their research findings to produce a five minute presentation called Our school waste tour.

Learning intentions:

Students will...

  • understand that a school may have many waste collection containers and processes for collecting and disposing of its waste. Together, these containers and processes make up a waste management system.
  • understand that there are a number of different waste streams in a school.

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Curriculum mapping

Australian Curriculum content description:

Year 9 Geography:

  • Develop geographically significant questions and plan an inquiry that identifies and applies appropriate geographical methodologies and concepts (ACHGS063)
  • Collect, select, record and organise relevant geographical data and information, using ethical protocols, from a range of appropriate primary and secondary sources (ACHGS064)
  • The effects of the production and consumption of goods on places and environments throughout the world (ACHGK068)
  • Present findings, arguments and explanations in a range of appropriate communication forms, selected for their effectiveness and to suit audience and purpose; using relevant geographical terminology, and digital technologies as appropriate (ACHGS070)

Syllabus OutcomesGE4-2, GE4-3, GE4-4, GE4-5, GE5-7, GE5-8

Time required: 60 mins

Level of teacher scaffolding: Low – introduce and direct activity.

Resources required

  • Art materials
  • Computer
  • Camera
  • iPad or smart phones with cameras.

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