Clean Up Australia - Flipped Classroom - The Majestic Plastic Bag

Australian Curriculum content descriptions:

Year 7 Science:

• Some of Earth’s resources are renewable, but others are non-renewable (ACSSU116)
• Science and technology contribute to finding solutions to a range of contemporary issues; these solutions may impact on other areas of society and involve ethical considerations (ACSHE120)

Year 8 Science:

• Science and technology contribute to finding solutions to a range of contemporary issues; these solutions may impact on other areas of society and involve ethical considerations (ACSHE135)

Year 9 Science:

• People can use scientific knowledge to evaluate whether they should accept claims, explanations or predictions (ACSHE160)

Syllabus outcomes: SC4-11PW, SC5-13ES, SC4-12ES. 

General capabilities: Critical and creative thinking.

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

Time required: 30 minutes.

Level of teacher scaffolding: Low – allow students to explore the topic independently.

• Internet
• Devices with earphones
• Student Worksheet

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

• Critical thinking

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.