Litter Poster

Learning Outcome:

Represent knowledge gained about litter in an informative text.

Learning Areas:

Science, English

Resources:

Gathered litter, cardboard, textas or similar

Noongar Vocabulary:

Bilara: Leaf (dead)

Berniny: Digging

Balyoongar: Sand

Boorn: Stick

Mambaritj: No good

Moorditj: Good

Learning Sequence:

1. Following the lessons on the various functions of litter, and sorting litter, discuss with students that the knowledge is important and could be shared with others. Have a conversation about what information they believe should be shared so that everyone can understand how important organic litter is.

2. Form small groups and task each group or student with creating one of the following posters, or others based on student-generated ideas.

a) Good and Bad litter: Which litter is habitat, and which is rubbish?

b) Leave the leaves! Why organic litter is important.

c) Put your rubbish in the bin.

d) That’s my home: Why we should tread carefully in the bush and stay on paths.

3. Encourage students to make their posters eye catching by using colour, artwork and found objects. If possible, have them draft their posters first, seek feedback and corrections, then proceed with a good copy.

4. Share the completed posters with the class and display the best posters around the classroom or school.