Transforming theory into practice : LESSON PLANNING
TITLE : ZERO WASTE
SCHOOL:
This learning unit is suitable for students attending the third year of Middle schools (age 13)
CEFR Level: Level A2
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Students think outside of the box while they’re introduced to topic of sustainable packaging. They
learn the benefits of packaging and the three rules of sustainable living – reduce, reuse and recycle
TEACHING OBJECTIVES
CONTENT COGNITION
Identify types of packaging Understand scientific enquiry (classifying)
Properties of objects and materials Understand which packaging can be recycled
Understand waste impacts on environment Investigation, representation and analysis of data
Organize and research a mini project Hypothesize and explore ZERO WASTE
High level thinking: Judgment, Problem solving, and Creative Thinking
COMMUNICATION (language of, for and through learning)
OF: packaging = plastic wrap, plastic bags, juice boxes, tin foil, glass, paper bags, reusable food
packages, reusable water bottles, aluminium can, carton, sustainable, consumers, landfill,
composters..
language of describing, defining, explaining
effective use of future and conditional tenses for cause/effect, solutions and suggestions
FOR: Classifying: paper, plastic......reusable, recyclable,
Asking questions: Where does the package come from?
What kind of products do you buy in package? What is the point of packaging?
Language to build arguments and disagreement
Language for project work
THROUGH: Record and learn new words
Extending presentation skills
Recycling discussion skills at a higher level
Developing CULTURAL awareness on environmental problems caused by packaging and
understand how we can go about change.
Learn about different type of packaging and products from different part of the world
LEARNING OBJECTIVES :
Develop interaction skills working together
Learn vocabulary relevant to packaging and recycling
Gain awareness of individual impact on environmental issues
Learn the sustainable concept of the 3 Rs
Use the internet to complete the webquest
Think creatively to solve a real problem (webquest)
