Sustainability

Use this sequence of 5 lessons to connect the cross-curriculum priority of Sustainability with Number, Measurement and Statistics. 

Helping us see the connection between our everyday actions and the larger environmental impact is important for sustainable use of resources.  Use the context of water use to learn about the units of measurement for capacity and how to convert between them. Understanding how much water we use in common household activities helps us become more aware of our consumption, which is critical in a world where water is a finite (limited) resource. Students undertake a statistical investigation to answer the inquiry question, ‘Does using less water make a difference?’

 

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  • How much water does our class use? Image
    How much water does our class use?

    In this lesson, students use a modelling approach to work towards determining an approximate answer to the question ‘How much water does our class use at home?’

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  • Units of measurement for capacity Image
    Units of measurement for capacity

    In this lesson, students learn about the units of measurement for capacity and how to convert between them.

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  • Water storage levels across Australia Image
    Water storage levels across Australia

    In this lesson, students engage with megalitres in a real-world context by exploring dam water storage capacities across Australia.

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  • Does using less water make a difference? Image
    Does using less water make a difference?

    In this lesson, students carry out a statistical investigation based on their own inquiry question linked to the overall theme of ‘Does using less water make a difference?’

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  • Making informed arguments Image
    Making informed arguments

    This lesson involves students creating an infographic to promote their findings from their statistical investigation in the previous lesson ‘Does using less water make a difference?’. 

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