Stamp Collecting Month 2015 – "Our Solar System" - FTfs Here you will find education resources about our Solar System, stamps and stamp collecting, free for use in your classroom. Included are facts and general information for students about the Solar System, including each of the planets, the other celestial bodies in space and Australia’s involvement in many important space exploration events. You will also find a five-lesson unit of work, an Australian Curriculum year level chart, extra cross curricular lesson ideas (focused on the Solar System and also stamps and stamp collecting), activity sheets and extra resources including videos, animations and website links. Teachers, you can request your Stamp Collecting Month Promotional Kit via this email link: DLAustralianstamps@auspost.com.au. Your full nameSchool namePostal delivery addressPhone/mobileEmail address (if you would like to be contacted about future Stamp Collecting Month and other Australia Post educational topics) Facts for students Lessons and activity sheets Extra resources
What Impact Does Recycling Have on the Environment? Source The question 'how does recycling help the environment' does not have one simple answer. There are many ways that recycling helps and even the smallest step can have significant results. While we are all very aware that we 'should' recycle, it is not aways clear 'why' we should recycle. How Does Recycling Help the Environment - Answers There are many ways that recycling helps the environment. Reducing Landfill The environmental problems of landfills is a difficult issue to fix. Reduce Energy Consumption Recycling items often uses less energy than manufacturing products from virgin sources. Decrease Pollution Waste in landfills emit gases as it rots. Cost One other benefit of recycling is that there is often a significant cost savings to be made when using recycled goods. Recycling is just one of many ways that we can help the environment. Further Reading Here are some more articles here at LoveToKnow Green Living that explore different issues regarding recycling:
'Get Growing!' Environmental Education Kit - National Tree Day Planet Ark Environmental Foundation is delighted to announce the release of its 'Get Growing!' Environmental Education Kit for schools. This kit has been produced by Planet Ark in association with the Australian Association of Environmental Education as an education and learning resource for teachers and students participating in Schools Tree Day and National Tree Day. This resource has been designed to increase the environmental, educational and community development outcomes of the National Tree Day project. The kit consists of 4 units, with stages suitable for Primary K-6. You can also read about the authors involved in producing this kit. Resources - "The Lorax" “The Lorax” is an engaging and educational tale with a hopeful message for the future, suitable for all primary school years. Downloads You can download all of the stages for each of the four units in a single document, or each stage separately using the links below. Documents marked with may only be available in PDF format.
Zero Waste We can all do our part for the planet. But will that be enough? The hard truth is, probably not. Here’s why: Even as you do your best to reduce your waste and reuse, recycle and compost as much as possible, the waste you see in your trash can is only a fraction of the problem—1/87th to be exact. For every can of garbage at the curb, there are 87 cans worth of materials that come from the extraction industries—such as timber, agricultural, mining and petroleum—that manufacture natural resources into finished products. So even if we could make everyone's habits greener, that doesn’t address those 87 cans of waste that happened before we even see a product on the shelf. It’s not all up to you. The Linear Production-Consumption-Disposal System: An Outdated 20th Century Approach Currently, our production system goes one way—from the earth to the dump: 1) We extract natural resources like trees, precious metals and petroleum. This system is BROKEN, and here’s why: The Choice for Sustainable Cities
Wombat Resources CSIRO Try your hand at these fun and easy science experiments and activities for kids. Explore science concepts and discover the world around you using simple ingredients found in the home or at school. Safety for DIY science activities and experiments CSIRO takes safety seriously in all of our activities and experiments. While we ensure all activities and demonstrations are as safe as possible, there are some precautions which all young scientists need to keep in mind. Biology activities and experiments Inside you, inside a shell or inside a forest - explore the insides of life with these fun biology activities and science experiments you can do at home or with your students in the classroom.
Captain Plop Series - SA Water SA Water, in partnership with the Department for Education and Child Development (DECD) has produced the Captain Plop book series for primary students and teachers. Written by Hayley Morton, the SA Water Librarian, the books follow the adventures of Captain Plop a super hero made from water. There are now three books in the series focusing on important water issues in South Australia. The Captain Plop books are suitable for R-4 students with each book focusing on important water issues in South Australia and linking to learning areas in the Australian Curriculum. To ensure a wide range of young people across South Australia access the book and read and discuss this important message, SA Water provides each public and school library in the state with a free copy. Schools can request free class sets by filling in the School Order Form. For queries and requests please email brainwave@sawater.com.au.
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