"A lifestyle that attempts to reduce a society's or individual use
of Earth's limited natural resources.”
- SOMEONE ONCE SAID
QUANTITATIVE REASONING
Developing the capacity, confidence and disposition to use mathematics in everyday situations
Solar panels |
Recycle & ReuseNational Recycling Week
9th -15th November 2021 Reducing, recycling and reusing will save you money. How much money can you earn by recycling? Eg. aluminium drink cans |
Clean up AustraliaClean Up Australia is a great way to be involved by cleaning up and conserving our environment.
What are the top ten items found, major sources of rubbish and types of rubbish collected? |
EMPIRICAL REASONING
Using evidence based on observation, experiment and a logical process to explain and evaluate
E-wasteElectronic waste is an item with a battery or a electrical plug that is no longer used or working. Eg. microwave, TV, laptop, mobile phone
What is the data from research about effects of e-waste on the environment? |
Rising Sea LevelsOceans are rising around the world, causing potential dangerous flooding.
How is Newcastle City Council using research to prevent flooding in low-lying areas in Carrington, Maryville, Wickham and Islington? |
Great Pacific Garbage PatchA gyre of marine debris particles in the central North Pacific Ocean.
How does scientists explain the the mystery of this vortex? |
COMMUNICATION
Developing the capacity to understand your audience and to communicate a message using technology and artistic expression
Sustainable Lifestyle |
Sustainable Fashion |
Sustainable LivingIf you were the Mayor of Newcastle City Council, how would you use technology, visual art, music, theatre or dance to promote sustainable living around your school?
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SOCIAL REASONING
Understanding and seeing diverse perspectives, current and historical social issues and explore ethics
Electronic WasteElectronic waste or e-waste describes discarded electrical or electronic devices.
Is it ethical to dispose of our e-waste by sending it overseas? |
OverfishingOverfishing is catching too many fish at once, so the breeding population becomes too depleted to recover.
As a Greenpeace member how can you convince your audience that overfishing is harming our coral reefs and depleting our oceans? |
Sustainable Foods |
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Developing intrapersonal and interpersonal skills to live in community
Reflection |
Creative thinking |
LeadershipHow can I show leadership and take an active role at Cooks Hill Campus to create a sustainable environment? Eg. reduce energy consumption, rainwater tanks.
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