Waste breakdown

Australian curriculum content description:

Year 1 Science:

• Everyday materials can be physically changed in a variety of ways (ACSSU018)
• Science involves asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events (ACSHE021)
• People use science in their daily lives, including when caring for their environment and living things (ACSHE022)
• Participate in different types of guided investigations to explore and answer questions, such as manipulating materials, testing ideas, and accessing information sources (ACSIS025)

Year 2 Science:

• Science involves asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events (ACSHE034)
• People use science in their daily lives, including when caring for their environment and living things (ACSHE035)
• Participate in different types of guided investigations to explore and answer questions, such as manipulating materials, testing ideas, and accessing information sources (ACSIS038)
• Represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways such as oral and written language, drawing and role play (ACSIS042)

Syllabus Outcomes: ST1-4WS, ST1-11LW, ST1-9ES, ST1-12MW, 

Time required: 60 mins

• Waste breakdown flashcards
• Drawing materials or modelling clay

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