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Visy - Design Thinking for Sustainable Recycling Solutions

PrimaryYear 5 - 6EnglishMathematicsHumanities and Social SciencesEnvironmentalRecyclingSustainabilityEconomicDesign Thinking

This Design Thinking Unit, developed in partnership with Visy, aims to empower students to identify and address issues related to recycling in their community. The unit consists of a five-stage process of empathizing, defining, ideating, prototyping, and testing. Students will conduct research, develop ideas, create prototypes, gather feedback, and implement and reflect upon changed ideas. The unit culminates with students taking action in their community to address the issues they have identified. Lessons cover topics such as environmental impact of materials, upcycling cardboard, gathering information about habits and attitudes, and sharing findings with end-users.

Tune In

Thought-provoking lessons featuring questions and activities designed to stimulate students' interest.

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PrimaryYear 5 - 6EnglishHumanities and Social SciencesTechnology

Find Out

Explicit instruction on the topic, increasing in complexity and breadth of knowledge.

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PrimaryYear 5 - 6EnglishMathematicsHumanities and Social Sciences
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PrimaryYear 5 - 6EnglishMathematicsHumanities and Social Sciences
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PrimaryYear 5 - 6EnglishMathematicsHumanities and Social Sciences
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PrimaryYear 5 - 6EnglishHumanities and Social SciencesTechnology
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PrimaryYear 5 - 6EnglishHumanities and Social SciencesTechnology

Take Action

Contextualising knowledge and inspiring students through real-world examples. These lessons feature stories of inspirational people and organisations making a difference to help bring the learning to life.

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PrimaryYear 5 - 6EnglishTechnologyDesign and Technologies
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PrimaryYear 5 - 6EnglishHumanities and Social SciencesTechnology