Back to Earth - Solid Waste Management

Back to Earth - Solid Waste Management

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • English
  • Science
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography
  • Technology
  • Design and Technologies
  • Environmental
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability
  • ...

In this unit, students explore the concept of solid waste and learn about the 4Rs - Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. They conduct experiments, research technical terms, develop a safety code, and investigate waste produced by their school and local area. Students also design and conduct surveys to gather data on waste management practices and barriers to using green waste bins. The unit concludes with an activity where students communicate their understanding of the 4Rs and develop a plan to cut down solid waste in their classroom.

Tune in

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

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A quote a day

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • English
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4Rs Reflection

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography
  • Lesson
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Back to Earth - What happens to green bin waste?

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • English
  • Science
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography
  • History
  • Environmental
  • Recycling
  • Social
  • Social Action
  • Lesson
  • ...

Be safe with waste

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • English
  • Science

Find out

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

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Lunchtime litter

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • Science
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A picture of litter

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • English
  • Science
  • Lesson
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Cutting the waste line

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • English
  • Science
  • Environmental
  • Recycling
  • Lesson
  • ...

Back to Earth - Green Waste Survey

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography
  • Technology
  • Design and Technologies
  • Environmental
  • Recycling
  • Social
  • Social Action
  • Lesson
  • ...

Where does our waste go?

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • English
  • Science
  • Environmental
  • Sustainability
  • Lesson
  • ...

A look at our organic waste

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • Science
  • Environmental
  • Sustainability

Take action

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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Back to Earth - Green Waste Messages

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • English
  • Creative writing
  • Persuasive writing
  • Reading
  • Technology
  • Design and Technologies
  • Environmental
  • Recycling
  • Social
  • Social Action
  • Lesson
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Litter communication challenge

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • English
  • Science
  • Lesson
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Graffiti mural message

  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • English
  • Science
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