The following sample lesson plans are all contained within the ADEC
teaching pack for secondary schools funded by Environmental Body
Bucks.
The pack contains colour photographs of recycled artefacts from
Southern
countries, the 'Art from Waste' project conducted in a Buckinghamshire
school, and from a recycled clothes show. Please contact us if
you
would like a hard copy of the pack which now retails at
£18.
Postage and packing is free if you order 2 or more copies. All
proceeds
from the sale of the pack are being put towards continuing work at ADEC
on waste minimisation. Contact ADEC
to order copies.
These lesson plans can be downloaded as PDF files. You will
need
software called Adobe Acrobat Reader to access some of them. You
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“Teachers were impressed with the pack. They
thought it contained a wide variety of activities appropriate for
PSHE/Citizenship.”
“Structure of lessons is super… Clear lesson plans…Covers a range
of learning styles.”
“Content is very good. Small debates on topics relevant to
pupils’
everyday lives”
Which lessons, activities work well? “Waste Game,
Cartoons,
News Broadcast were all successful”
[Feedback comes from The Royal Latin School in
Buckingham.]
The following list details:
* the reference number to locate the plan in
the pack
* the title of the lesson plan,
* the learning objective,
* the National Curriculum Subject(s) it addresses
* and the approximate length of time required
for the activity.
Click on the lesson title to download the plan. Any additional downloadable resources necessary to the lesson plan you choose will be highlighted alongside these details.
Waste Disposal -
Hazardous
Waste
Considers which items of waste are hazardous
and why. Geography/Science. Length: half an hour.
[From SECTION TWO: THE PROBLEM OF WASTE, 2.7]
The Rules of Waste
To prioritise different solutions to the problem
of waste. Geography/Science/Citizenship. Length:
half
an hour.
[From SECTION THREE: POSSIBLE
SOLUTIONS, 3.1]
The 'Rs' - Reduce, Reuse,
Repair, Refill, Refuse, Recycle, Remember
Considers how to practise the 'Rs'. Citizenship.
Length: 1 hr.
[From SECTION THREE: POSSIBLE
SOLUTIONS,
3.2]
Reducing - Packaging 1
&
2
Considers ways of reducing packaging & design
alternative packaging for goods. Design and Technology.
Length:
1.5 hrs for each lesson.
[From SECTION THREE: POSSIBLE
SOLUTIONS,
3.3 & 3.4]
Reusing - Mugs vs.
Disposable
Cups
Compares energy consumption of reusable mugs
and disposable cups. Maths. Length: 30-45 minutes.
[From SECTION THREE: POSSIBLE
SOLUTIONS,
3.6]
Recycling - What can be
Recycled?
Learn about the different materials that can
be recycled. Geography/Science. Length: half an
hour.
[From SECTION THREE: POSSIBLE
SOLUTIONS,
3.18]
Recycling -
Composting
1 & 2
Learn why and how to compost; to investigate
different aspects of composting. Science/Design and
Technology/ICT/English.
Length: 1-1.5 hrs.
[From SECTION THREE: POSSIBLE
SOLUTIONS,
3.19 & 3.20]
Action For Change - Your
School
Consider changes in practice in their school
environment. Citizenship/PSHE. Length: 2 x 1 hr
sessions.
[From SECTION FOUR: WHAT CAN WE
DO? Action For Change, 4.4]
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Climate Change and its connection with
the
production of waste
www.defra.gov.uk/environment/climatechange/
www.greenpeace.org
www.panda.org
Friends of the Earth
Nappies - disposable versus reusable
www.realnappy.com
www.comfybummy.com
www.greenpeace.org
Recycling
Community
Recycling Network
Recycling
Aluminium
Cans
Recycling
Paper
Recycling
Telephone Directories and other books
The
Recycle Works - information about composting and wormeries
Waste
Wastetraders.com
- an online waste exchange
Waste
Watch
Miscellaneous
B&Q - a
sustainable retailer
The Women's
Environmental Network
Worldwide
Fund for Nature for information on sustainable development
Numeracy
& Literacy through waste and recycling activities
OneWorld.net
- search millions of documents on sustainable development
Gateway to
Education for Sustainable Development UK
Peace
Child International - sustainability indicators for schools