These lesson plans have been developed to support the aims of the Litter Less Campaign. However, any teacher wishing to educate his/her students on the issue of litter and waste are free to use the material. The lesson plans are based on the YRE methodology and for the age groups: 11-14, 13-16 and 15-18 years.
Remember to first read the Index and Introduction
1. Earth Cycle of Resources
Before you Begin
11-14 Years - Cross Country Decomposers
2. Waste Management
Before you Begin
15-18 Years - Household Waste Survey
3. Litter
Before you Begin
11-14 Years - Litter… Why does it matter?
15-18 years - Litter Blitz
4. Packaging
Before you Begin
11-14 Years - Purpose of Packaging
13-16 Years - Smart Shopping Choices
15-18 Years - Finding Solutions
5. Sustainable Consumption
Before you Begin
15-18 Years - I am a Consumer
6. Learning to be an Environmental Journalist
Before you Begin
15-18 Years - Writing an Article
15-18 Years - International Trade in Waste
15-18 Years - Photographs tell a Story
15-18 Years - Using Video to Communicate
7. Hazardous Waste
Before you Begin
11-14 Years - Green Cleaners
15-18 Years - Taking Action
8. Sustainability and Waste
Before you Begin
15-18 Years - Celebrate your local festival in an environmentally friendly way
15-18 Years - Culture of Waste
9. Marine Waste
Before you Begin
13-16 Years - Micro Solutions of Microplastics
10. E-waste
Before you Begin
15-18 Years - E-waste Survey
11. Global Treaties, Policies and Legislation
Before you Begin
15-18 Years - Communicating Waste Law