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Intermediate (7 & 8) Level Activity #2
Consider the school. Have students identify areas of potential
waste i.e. heat, school supplies, unused books, time etc. Divide
the class into small groups and have each group research one of
these areas of waste using a variety of techniques such as observation,
checklists, frequency charts, interviews etc. Have each group
report to the whole group on their findings. Each report should
consider the following:
description
of the waste
frequency of the waste - cause(s) of the waste
what could be done to conserve the resource
The
results of this research could be presented to the entire school
in a variety of ways: posters, town hall meeting, part of daily
announcements or formal presentation.
Curriculum
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Intermediate (7 & 8) Level Activity #2
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of human activities
and technological innovations on the sustainability of ecosystems.
(S. & T. Life Systems: Gr. 7)
2. Investigate the impact of the use of technology on the environment.
(S. & T. Life Systems: Gr. 7)
3. Ask questions and discuss different aspects of ideas in order
to clarify their thinking.(L. O. & V.: Gr. 7 & 8)
4. Listen to and communicate related ideas.(L. O. & V.: Gr. 7
& 8)
5. Express and respond to a range of ideas and opinions concisely,
clearly and appropriately.(L. O. & V.: Gr. 7 & 8)
6. Contribute and work constructively in groups.(L. O. & V.: Gr.
7 & 8)
7. Communicate ideas and information for a variety of purposes.
(L. Writing: Gr. 7 & 8)
8. Use writing for various purposes and in a range of contexts.
(L. Writing: Gr. 7 & 8)
9. Organise information to develop a central idea. (L. Writing:
Gr. 7 & 8)
10. Produce pieces of writing using a variety of forms. (L. Writing:
Gr. 7 & 8)
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