Rubbish recording and reduction: Part 1
In this lesson sequence students survey and collect data concerning what is brought to school each day and subsequently becomes rubbish. They then use Excel to present that data in a variety of different ways.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 3-4 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Lesson ideas |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Data acquisition, Abstraction |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI4K03
Recognise different types of data and explore how the same data can be represented differently depending on the purpose
AC9TDI4P05
Discuss how existing and student solutions satisfy the design criteria and user stories
AC9TDI4P06
Use the core features of common digital tools to create, locate and communicate content, following agreed conventions
AC9TDI4P07
Use the core features of common digital tools to share content, plan tasks, and collaborate, following agreed behaviours, supported by trusted adults |
| Keywords | Graphs, Excel, Spreadsheets, Data collection, Environment, Sustainability |
| Integrated, cross-curriculum, special needs | Science, Mathematics, Digital Literacy |
| Organisation | ESA |
| Copyright | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, unless otherwise indicated. |
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