Recover – Get a Wriggle On
In Recover - Get a Wriggle On, students dive deep into the world of organics!
Beginning in the classroom we discover the local and global effects food waste has on our planet. Next we follow the path of our food waste and explore the steamy temperatures of our large-scale composting facility. We then compare this to the small world of wriggly worms in our garden worm farm. To finish the day students put what they have learnt to the test and make their own compost recipe!
Lesson focus: The environmental effects of the forgotten resource: food waste
Year levels: 1-13
Curriculum level: 1-8
Students: Maximum 35
Onsite: Pines Resource Recovery Park
Times: 9.30am-11.30am or 12.30pm-2.30pm
Run time: 2 hours
Requirements: Must wear closed-in shoes
Cost: Free
Site tours may be postponed from time to time due to weather or operational issues.
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn to:
- Understand the environmental effects of food waste.
- How to reduce food waste.
- How to compost, on an industrial and backyard scale.
- The importance of protecting and conserving our natural resources.
- Recognise circular systems.
Key Concepts
- Local and global effects of food waste.
- Reduction of food waste and food waste management.
- Taking care of our natural resources.
- Composting: industrial, small scale, worm farms.
- Circular nature of composting.
- The natural systems of the environment.
- Sustainability.
Key Competencies
Thinking
- Students use critical and creative thinking skills to rethink linear food waste systems, reflect on individual and collective choices, and shape their future actions.
Using language, symbols, and texts
- Students will use oral and visual text to follow instructions and deepen their knowledge of composting.
Managing self
- Students will manage themselves to a high standard and be required to recognise that they are on a working site.
Participating and contributing
- During the tour of the transfer station, and the hands-on activity, students will work together and contribute as a member of a group. This creates opportunities for others to participate and allows for safe environment for learning.
- By understanding how the Selwyn District handles their food waste, students are shown their potential for a daily contribution to their community.
Adult : Student Ratio
| On-Site Programme | Years 1 - 3 | Years 4 - 6 | Years 7 - 9 | Years 10 - 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recover - Get a Wriggle On | 1:5 | 1:6 | 1:7 | 1:10 |
Achievement Objectives
| Curriculum Area | Health and Physical Education | Science | Social Sciences | Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strand and Level |
Healthy Communities and Environments Level 1 - 8 |
Nature of Science Level 1- 8 Living World Level 1 - 8 Material World Level 1 – 8 |
Social Sciences Level 2 - 8 | Technological Practice Technological Knowledge |
| Objective |
Rights, responsibilities, and laws; People and the environment Level 1, 3, 4 Societal attitudes and values Level 2 - 4 People and the Environment Level 6 - 8 | Investigating in science Ecology |
Social Studies Level 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 Geography Level 6, 7, 8 Economics Level 7 | Planning for practice |