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Fundraising with Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme

PrimaryYear 1 - 6EnglishInformative writingMathematicsNumbersMoneyHumanities and Social SciencesCivics and CitizenshipEnvironmentalRecyclingSustainabilityEconomicIndustry, Innovation and Infrastructure

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Visy and Cool.org have come together once again, this time to create a series of lessons supporting schools to make the most of Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme. Across three lessons, students will learn about the social, environmental and economic impacts of the scheme. Through the lens of Humanities, English and Mathematics students will plan, promote, implement and review their very own fundraising effort to create a positive impact on their community.

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Thought-provoking lessons featuring questions and activities designed to stimulate students' interest.

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    Planning Our Fundraiser
    PrimaryFoundationYear 1 - 6Humanities and Social SciencesCivics and CitizenshipEnvironmental

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    Explicit instruction on the topic, increasing in complexity and breadth of knowledge. 

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    Make Your Containers Count
    PrimaryFoundationYear 1 - 6EnglishInformative writingEnvironmental

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    Contextualising knowledge and inspiring students through real-world examples. These lessons feature stories of inspirational people and organisations making a difference to help bring the learning to life.

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    Measuring Our Impact
    PrimaryFoundationYear 1 - 6MathematicsStatisticsEnvironmental

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