Lesson summary
Students develop a safety code for learning about solid waste.
Learning goals:
- There are some hazards in learning about waste, but students can be safe if they follow some simple rules.
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Lesson details
Curriculum mapping
Australian curriculum content description:
Year 9 Science:
- Plan, select and use appropriate investigation methods, including field work and laboratory experimentation, to collect reliable data; assess risk and address ethical issues associated with these methods (ACSIS165)
Year 10 Science:
- Plan, select and use appropriate investigation methods, including field work and laboratory experimentation, to collect reliable data; assess risk and address ethical issues associated with these methods (ACSIS199)
Syllabus Outcomes: SC5-5WS, SC5-6WS.
Time required: 48 mins
Level of teacher scaffolding: Low – lead the activity.
Resources required
- Paper and pens
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