3/4 C AT WORK

REDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE

REDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE

+ This sequence of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle is part of the broader Integrated Studies unit. The unit will provide students with the knowledge to be informed consumers and make a difference to the environment

UNDERSTANDINGS

+ Impact of people on our environment – individuals can make a difference

+ People produce waste+ Some waste can be reduced, reused and

recycled+ Motivations – there are many reasons why

people chose to reduce, reuse and recycle

ACTIVITY ONE: ‘REUSABLE ART’

Tuning in: Reusing everyday objects that would

usually be thrown out.

REUSABLE ART

Outcomes:Students will be able to:+ Identify materials which can be reused; and+ Creatively adapt materials for another

purpose.+ Recognise the value of reusing materials.

EXPLORING THE MATERIALS

FOCUS QUESTIONS

+ How can you make better use of materials which are usually thrown away?

+ What types of ‘junk’ material can be used for making models?

CREATING AND MAKING

WORKING HARD!