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Lesson two - Solving the problem of litter

Lesson two - Solving the problem of litter

Learning intention

We are learning how collectively we can contribute to reducing litter in the Georges River.

Success criteria

We can:

identify ways to reduce litter in the Georges River
identify persuasive language techniques
work together to create a campaign to reduce litter in the Georges River within our school community.

Activity

Conduct a 3-2-1 strategy to review content from the previous lesson. What is clear, what is cloudy?
Meet some school students who aim for Zero litter in the Georges River. Select from the following videos available from YouTube.
- Connells Point Public School wants Zero Litter in Georges River (2:31min) YouTube
- Como Public School students want Zero Litter in Georges River (2:08min) YouTube
- Sarah Redfern Public School Students want Zero Litter in Georges River (2:04min) YouTube
How did students in the video/s use symbols and language to support their arguments? Add new words to the class word wall.
Meet Wasteman Mick. He suggests a few ways we can reduce our litter. Select from the following videos available from YouTube to learn how.
- Plastic-free parties and picnics (0:52min) YouTube
- Plastic-free bushwalking (1:00min) YouTube
- Plastic free fishing (0:59min) YouTube
Conduct a brainstorm such as the 100 ideas strategy to develop ideas on how to achieve Zero litter in the Georges River. Reflect on the ideas generated.
Conduct a survey at home. Ask family members about stormwater pollution, how it makes them feel and ideas for reducing litter in the river.

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