Clean Up Australia - Don't Pay a Packet

Australian Curriculum content descriptions: 

Year 4 Science:

• Natural and processed materials have a range of physical properties; These properties can influence their use (ACSSU074)
• Science knowledge helps people to understand the effect of their actions (ACSHE062)

Year 4 Geography:

• The use and management of natural resources and waste, and the different views on how to do this sustainably (ACHASSK090)

Year 3 Science:

• Science knowledge helps people to understand the effect of their actions (ACSHE051)
• Represent and communicate ideas and findings in a variety of ways such as diagrams, physical representations and simple reports (ACSIS060)

Syllabus outcome: GE2-2, GE2-3, ST2-11LW, ST2-4WS, ST2-13MW. 

General capabilities: Critical and creative thinking.

Cross-curriculum priority: Sustainability OI.3, OI.8.

• Access to devices with internet access
• A range of packaging items
• Permission to go on an excursion to a local supermarket.

This lesson is designed to build students’ competencies in the following skills:

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Creativity
• Problem Solving

Following this lesson plan is an ideal way for your school to take part in Schools Clean Up Day or a Clean Up on any day of the year. You’ll be joining thousands of amazing teachers in making a difference and creating positive environmental change.