Clean Up Australia - My Environmental Footprint

Australian curriculum content description:

Year 5 Geography:

• The influence of people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, on the environmental characteristics of Australian places (ACHASSK112)
• The environmental and human influences on the location and characteristics of a place and the management of spaces within them (ACHASSK113)

Year 5 Science:

• Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena (ACSHE081)
• Scientific knowledge is used to inform personal and community decisions (ACSHE217)
• Use equipment and materials safely, identifying potential risks (ACSIS088)

Year 6 Science:

• Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena (ACSHE098)
• Scientific knowledge is used to inform personal and community decisions (ACSHE220)
• Use equipment and materials safely, identifying potential risks (ACSIS105) 

Syllabus outcomes: GE3-3, GE3-2, ST3-4WS, ST3-6PW, ST3-4WS. 

General capabilities: Critical and creative thinking.

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

Time required: 60 – 120 mins.

Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium.

• Magazines and newspapers
• Student Worksheet

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

• Critical Thinking
• Global Citizenship
• 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.