Take 3 - Take Action Against Plastic Waste

Take 3 - Take Action Against Plastic Waste

Lesson 6 of 6 in this unit

  • Secondary
  • Year 7 - 10
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography
  • Environmental
  • Recycling
  • ...

Lesson summary

Students reflect on the ways in which plastic waste harms our oceans and consider the actions they can take to reduce the impact of plastic waste on our oceans. They watch a clip about the power of small actions in relation to plastic waste and undertake research about what these actions may be. They then select their own actions for reducing plastic waste before thinking about their sphere of influence and how they can share messages and actions about plastic waste with the people in their lives. Finally, students produce communication materials to share with these people.

Learning intentions:

Students will...

  • understand that we can all take action to stop plastic waste from harming our oceans
  • recognise their sphere of influence and how it can be harnessed in the fight against plastic waste

Success criteria:

Students can...

  • think critically about their own behaviours and actions
  • propose actions in response to the challenge of plastic waste
  • work independently
  • participate in class discussions
  • produce a communication piece

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Curriculum mapping

Australian curriculum content descriptions: 

Year 7 Geography:

  • Present findings, arguments and ideas in a range of communication forms selected to suit a particular audience and purpose; using geographical terminology and digital technologies as appropriate (ACHGS053)
  • Reflect on their learning to propose individual and collective action in response to a contemporary geographical challenge, taking account of environmental, economic and social considerations, and predict the expected outcomes of their proposal (ACHGS054)

Year 8 Geography:

  • Present findings, arguments and ideas in a range of communication forms selected to suit a particular audience and purpose; using geographical terminology and digital technologies as appropriate (ACHGS061)
  • Reflect on their learning to propose individual and collective action in response to a contemporary geographical challenge, taking account of environmental, economic and social considerations, and predict the expected outcomes of their proposal (ACHGS062)

Year 9 Geography:

  • Present findings, arguments and explanations in a range of appropriate communication forms, selected for their effectiveness and to suit audience and purpose; using relevant geographical terminology, and digital technologies as appropriate (ACHGS070)
  • Reflect on and evaluate findings of an inquiry to propose individual and collective action in response to a contemporary geographical challenge, taking account of environmental, economic, political and social considerations; and explain the predicted outcomes and consequences of their proposal (ACHGS071)

Year 10 Geography:

  • Present findings, arguments and explanations in a range of appropriate communication forms, selected for their effectiveness and to suit audience and purpose; using relevant geographical terminology, and digital technologies as appropriate (ACHGS079)
  • Reflect on and evaluate findings of an inquiry to propose individual and collective action in response to a contemporary geographical challenge, taking account of environmental, economic, political and social considerations; and explain the predicted outcomes and consequences of their proposal (ACHGS080)

Syllabus outcomes: GE4-8, GE5-8

General capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability

Cross-curriculum priority: Sustainability OI.6, OI.8Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures (OI.2)

Relevant parts of Year 7 Geography achievement standards: Students present findings and arguments using relevant geographical terminology and digital technologies in a range of communication forms. They propose action in response to a geographical challenge, taking account of environmental factors, and describe the expected effects of their proposal.

Relevant parts of Year 8 Geography achievement standards: Students present findings, arguments and ideas using relevant geographical terminology and digital technologies in a range of appropriate communication forms. They propose action in response to a geographical challenge, taking account of environmental factors, and predict the outcomes of their proposal.

Relevant parts of Year 9 Geography achievement standards: Students present findings, arguments and explanations using relevant geographical terminology and digital representations in a range of appropriate communication forms. They propose action in response to a geographical challenge, taking account of environmental factors, and predict the outcomes and consequences of their proposal.

Relevant parts of Year 10 Geography achievement standards: Students present findings, arguments and explanations using relevant geographical terminology and graphic representations and digital technologies in a range of selected and appropriate communication forms. They evaluate their findings and propose action in response to a contemporary geographical challenge, taking account of environmental considerations.

This lesson is part of the wider unit of work Take 3 For The Sea – Project-based Learning – Years 7 to 10

Time required: 120 mins

Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium – oversee discussions and activities

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Skills

This lesson is designed to build students’ competencies in the following skills:

  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Social skills

Additional info

Take 3 is an Australian charity removing rubbish from the environment through education programs, international campaigns and clean-ups. Take 3’s call to action is simple: Take 3 pieces of rubbish with you when you leave the beach, waterway or… anywhere and you have made a difference.

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