Intended End User: Teacher
Age Group: Lower Primary
School Curriculum: Science; Social, Physical & Health Education; Social & Environment Science; Arts
Themes and Topics: Behaviour & Lifestyle; Collective Action; Environmental Change; Economics; Futures Thinking; Information & Knowledge; Citizenship; Pedagogy Approaches
Duration: Four lesson plans designed to be completed within a standard class period (approximately 45-60 minutes).
Type of Resource: Assessment, Demonstration, Game, Experiment, Lesson Plans, Project, Reference Document
Keywords: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair
Languages: English
Description
The Eco-Schools program offers a series of lesson plans focused on the principles of Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Repair, targeting students aged 6-8. These lessons aim to instil an understanding of the importance of waste reduction and management, encourage critical thinking about consumption habits, promote creative reuse and recycling projects, and develop practical skills in repairing and repurposing items. The lessons incorporate interactive activities, games, and projects to engage students in hands-on learning about environmental responsibility..
How to use this resource
Educators can integrate these lesson plans into their curriculum to address topics related to waste management, environmental science, and art. The plans are structured to facilitate classroom discussions on waste and consumption, activities that encourage creativity in reusing and repurposing materials, and projects that involve the school community in environmental initiatives. Teachers are encouraged to adapt the materials to their local context and the specific needs of their students, ensuring that the concepts of the 5Rs are relevant and applicable to their everyday lives.
The resources
Before you Begin PDF:
Learning Outcomes (Teachers)
- Elicit prior knowledge and further develop knowledge and comprehension of key Sustainability Citizenship key concepts, challenging established worldviews and values.
- Apply a range of suitable tools and frameworks to promote student Sustainability Citizenship
- Through workshop activities and communities of practice, build capacity and agency as Sustainability Citizenship educators and leaders.
Green Competencies
- Embodying Sustainable Values: Valuing Sustainability; Supporting Fairness; Promoting Nature
- Embracing Complexity in Sustainability: Systems Thinking; Critical Thinking; Problem Framing
- Envisioning Sustainable Futures: Futures Literacy; Exploratory Thinking
- Acting for Sustainability: Collective Action; Individual Initiative
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