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How are Mobile Phones Made?
Lesson3 of 4 in this unit
PrimaryYear 3 - 4EnglishScienceHumanities and Social SciencesTechnologyDesign and TechnologiesEnvironmentalRecyclingSustainabilityEconomicIndustry, Innovation and InfrastructureSystems Thinking
Lesson Summary
Students will explore the components and manufacturing process of mobile phones, understand the environmental impact of phone production, and evaluate sustainable alternatives. They will learn about the importance of extending the lifespan of mobile devices by understanding the impacts of resource extraction, assembly and consumption.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand the components and manufacturing processes of mobile phones
- evaluate the environmental impact and sustainability of different mobile phone usage and disposal practices.
Success criteria
Students can:
- describe the process and materials involved in making a mobile phone
- construct a model of a mobile phone from its components
- evaluate the environmental impact of mobile phone production and propose sustainable alternatives.
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