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Students begin creating their school biodiversity trail. Working in groups, students identify potential trail sites and work as a class to select a site based on parameters defined by the students themselves. In the following class, students visit this site to create a school biodiversity trail, recording key features, identifying some of the plants and […]
See ResourceIn this activity, students are asked to investigate the idea of planned obsolescence and how this relates to what we consume and how much we consume. Students are asked to watch and respond to a short clip from a documentary in their own time, then analyse the planned obsolescence of a product that they or […]
See ResourceStudents complete a biodiversity survey of their school’s compost bins. They then collect data to determine how successful their school’s green waste is operating. Students make recommendations to their school community on improvements to the school’s composting system.
See ResourceStudents use mathematics to investigate and solve problems with litter around outdoor bins (may include rubbish, recycling and composting). They focus on answering questions about the causes of litter and if littering is related to distance from a bin. They use their data to work out the density and distribution of litter in relation to […]
See ResourceThis lesson is designed for a flipped classroom, where students learn new content by watching a video in their own time. This strategy provides the opportunity for students to build their knowledge, attitudes and values by themselves, thereby freeing up class time for hands-on work.
See ResourceStudents explore citizen science through the work of Earthwatch’s ClimateWatch program. Students begin by sharing what they already know about citizen science, and analysing a range of citizen science projects from around the world. They then investigate the ClimateWatch app and explore Earthwatch’s ClimateWatch Trails. Finally, students will head outside to engage in some real […]
See ResourceThis lesson is designed to help your students dig deep into the new recycling labelling system, the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) scheme, and share this knowledge with others. Student learning from this lesson will be enhanced by having completed the flipped classroom lesson prior to starting this lesson.
See ResourceStudents prepare information and materials to support users of a trail in or around your school where people can assess local biodiversity using a leading citizen science app. Students begin by creating a package of information to inform visitors about how to use their trail, including maps, field guides, ClimateWatch app details and recording sheets. […]
See ResourceStudents will learn about the paper recycling loop and the impact that choosing recycled products can have. Students will complete a creative writing task based on factual stimulus material. They are asked to write a short story inspired by the Planet Ark closing the local recycle loop video. This lesson can be used as valuable […]
See ResourceStudents identify the environment along their school biodiversity trail and how well it is being conserved. Students begin by investigating whether there are any existing management plans or biodiversity recovery activities in place for their site. They then identify the plants and animals along their trail, identify species and create field guides for these plants […]
See ResourceIn this lesson, students learn to become citizen scientists by collecting data on the Australian magpie using the ClimateWatch app and website. Students will gain insight into how data from citizen science projects can be used mathematically to impact scientific understanding of big issues, such as climate change.
See ResourceStudents will learn about the importance of recycling electronic devices, including mobile phones. They will draw on new knowledge and understandings to develop a persuasive writing piece encouraging others to consider their choices when disposing of electronics. Students will develop skills in selecting specific persuasive techniques to enhance the impact of their writing. This lesson […]
See ResourceThis lesson is designed to introduce your students to the new recycling labelling system, the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) scheme using a flipped classroom. In this lesson, students explore the role of packaging labelling in recycling. Students begin by looking at what is currently happening with recycling and how issues like contamination can reduce recycling […]
See ResourceThe AIATSIS Collection aims to create a world where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are recognised, respected, valued and celebrated. This collection of resources contains more than one million items, including books, audio, photographic, manuscript, moving image and art and object material, related to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories.
See ResourceChildren’s Rights Queensland strongly advocates for and promotes the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
See ResourceChildren’s Week is a celebration of all the things that make children special. It is a chance for the community to gather and recognise the unique talents, rights and achievements of children.
See ResourceThis booklet contains ideas and activities that can be used across a range of settings – from early childhood centres, schools, libraries, community groups to home based learning settings.
See ResourceThese resources help students and teachers think about how to take action on climate change, how to look after yourself and others when thinking about climate change, and what is happening in the international climate negotiations at Glasgow.
See ResourceThis unit of work, Global footprints, explores the concepts of sustainable futures, global or ecological footprints and personal and social responsibility. Narrative texts used are the children’s picture book The Short and Incredibly Happy Life of Riley, written by Colin Thompson and illustrated by Amy Lissiat; a factual text and video in ‘Ida’s story’, the […]
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