Direct your students to a website that gives a real-time update of statistics so a range of appropriate primary and that the global scale of the e-waste issue can be appreciated secondary sources (ACHGS064) (PDF, 228 KB). E-waste statistics 2. Preparing an inventory Direct students to prepare an inventory of electronic items that they have (PDF, 244 KB). personally and that are in their homes to identify the scale of the problem It contains to a photographic essay, a film Apply geographical concepts to locally. clip and a short news article which provide synthesise information from various Once individual students have completed their spreadsheets they can be authoritative, easy-to-understand information merged with those of other students to give a broader perspective on the issue. sources and draw conclusions based on about e-waste in Guiyu, China. the analysis of data and information, 3. Considering a case study taking into account alternative points of Examine the problem of e-waste in Guiyu, China. view (ACHGS068) The information provides the basis for classroom or small-group discussion Direct your students to look at the document about the scale of the problem, the associated health risks and possible (PDF, 297 KB solutions. Present findings, arguments and Guiyu presents an extreme example, but it is a clear warning about the future and raises the issue of international responsibility. explanations in a range of appropriate communication forms, selected for their Extension activity effectiveness and to suit audience and 4. Planning a campaign purpose; using relevant geographical Ask them to consider ways in they can 'think globally, act locally', and terminology, and digital technologies as plan an awareness campaign which has the focus on e-waste at their home or appropriate (ACHGS070) the broader school community. A number of tasks are suggested in the resource with the aim to raise awareness about the issue in their community Reflect on and evaluate the findings of and promote programs that seek to manage e-waste more effectively. the inquiry to propose individual and collective action in response to a contemporary geographical challenge, taking account of environmental, economic and social considerations; and explain the predicted outcomes and consequences of their proposal (ACHGS071) GEOGRAPHICAL LANGUAGE / CONCEPTS ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITIES A number of tasks are suggested in the resource with the aim to raise awareness about Place the issue in their community and promote programs that seek to manage e-waste more Space effectively. Environment Interconnection
Direct your students to a website that gives a real-time update of statistics so that the global scale of the e-waste issue can be appreciated 2. Preparing an inventory Direct students to prepare an inventory of electronic items that they have personally and that are in their homes to identify the scale of the problem locally. Once individual students have completed their spreadsheets they can be merged with those of other students to give a broader perspective on the issue. 3. Considering a case study Examine the problem of e-waste in Guiyu, China. The information provides the basis for classroom or small-group discussion about the scale of the problem, the associated health risks and possible solutions. Guiyu presents an extreme example, but it is a clear warning about the future and raises the issue of international responsibility. Extension activity 4. Planning a campaign Ask them to consider ways in they can 'think globally, act locally', and plan an awareness campaign which has the focus on e-waste at their home or the broader school community. A number of tasks are suggested in the resource with the aim to raise awareness about the issue in their community and promote programs that seek to manage e-waste more effectively. (PDF, 228 KB). E-waste statistics (PDF, 244 KB). It contains to a photographic essay, a film clip and a short news article which provide authoritative, easy-to-understand information about e-waste in Guiyu, China. Direct your students to look at the document (PDF, 297 KB a range of appropriate primary and secondary sources (ACHGS064) Apply geographical concepts to synthesise information from various sources and draw conclusions based on the analysis of data and information, taking into account alternative points of view (ACHGS068) Present findings, arguments and explanations in a range of appropriate communication forms, selected for their effectiveness and to suit audience and purpose; using relevant geographical terminology, and digital technologies as appropriate (ACHGS070) Reflect on and evaluate the findings of the inquiry to propose individual and collective action in response to a contemporary geographical challenge, taking account of environmental, economic and social considerations; and explain the predicted outcomes and consequences of their proposal (ACHGS071) GEOGRAPHICAL LANGUAGE / CONCEPTS ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITIES Place Space Environment Interconnection A number of tasks are suggested in the resource with the aim to raise awareness about the issue in their community and promote programs that seek to manage e-waste more effectively.
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