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Reduce - Reuse - Recycle Curriculum linked workshops and support for your school

A Waste Education Programme for Devon schools.Delivered by Resource Futures and subsidised by Devon County Council

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Workshops for EYFS and KS1

MaterialsA ‘rubbish’ feelie bag allows children to explore the properties of materials before deciding whether they should be put in the bin, recycled or reused. Moving around the classroom, they act out the recycling of a can before making a fridge magnet to take home.

Links to: Science

Waste Electrical Wheels Children learn about recycling Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), and create a 3D bar chart to discover just how many electrical items they have at home. They make an information wheel containing interesting facts and practical advice to share with their families.

Links to: Maths Y2

Y1, Y2

Wild Waste WalksThis creative workshop is delivered outside in your school grounds. See page 3 for more details.

Links to: Literacy

Minibeasts in the Compost BinAn active session of movement and fun! Imagining the school as a huge compost bin, pupils are transformed into wiggling worms, scuttling centipedes and slimy snails.

Links to: Understanding the world, Physical development

Compost and Growing Plants(March - October)Pupils explore how minibeasts living in a compost bin help to recycle the nutrients in green waste, making compost to help more plants grow. They plant a seed in a reused pot and investigate fresh compost teeming with minibeasts.

Links to: Science

KS1,KS2

R, Y1

Y2, Y3

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Resource Futures’ audits and workshops are practical, hands-on and lots of fun. Equally importantly, they are developed by experienced teachers and are closely linked to National Curriculum 2014 objectives.

We work with one class at a time, and most sessions take between 1 and 1.5 hours to fit in with your normal timetable. Each workshop has something for pupils to take home to reinforce learning objectives and stimulate family discussion. Our audits, workshops and assemblies are perfect for themed weeks, whether Science or ‘Eco’.

Recycling at Home GameAn active game needing plenty of space and energy! Pupils learn about their local recycling collections while developing essential team work skills. Can be customised to suit your school’s priorities and Action Plan.

Links to: PSHE

Love Food Hate WastePupils investigate the fascinating journey our food takes to reach our plates, and explore the environmental impacts of throwing food in the bin. They plan how to spread the ‘Love Food Hate Waste’ message.

Links to: Geography

The 4Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, RecoverStay up-to-date with topical waste issues! Pupils learn about the 4th R,‘Recover’, and debate the advantages and disadvantages of incinerating our rubbish in Energy from Waste (EfW) plants, instead of burying it in a landfill site.

Links to: Science, Citizenship.

Workshops Assemblies

Y5, Y6

Workshops for KS2

KS2

Y5, Y6

Material World Workshop

Recycled Materials ChallengeA fascinating workshop in which pupils consider the natural resources used to make everyday items and the new objects that these can be recycled into. Links to: Science

Pupils are encouraged to explore how we use the Earth’s resources and what actions we can take to live in a more sustainable manner. We can deliver this as a stand-alone workshop or to act as a springboard to a series of 6 free-to-download lesson plans, as part of our Material World pack. See zone.recycledevon.org/teachers

Links to: Science, Geography

The Compost Bin Habitat (March - October)Pupils meet the amazing organisms of the compost bin habitat, and learn how they are adapted to its dark, damp conditions.

Links to: Science

Y5, Y6

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Wild Waste Walks*

KS2

Batteries and Alternative CircuitsA chance to investigate how batteries work, including making a circuit and creating electricity using the power of fruit and vegetables! Pupils consider the environmental impact of batteries, and discuss how to reduce, reuse and recycle them.

Links to: Science

This creative workshop is delivered outside in your school grounds. Natural resources become props for environmental storytelling. An inspiring way to develop literacy skills whilst learning about caring for the Earth's resources.*Links to: Literacy

*This workshop is adaptable for KS1 or KS2 classes. It can be delivered in any outside space, from playgrounds to school gardens and in most weather conditions. Please ensure pupils are dressed appropriately. Our team are experienced outdoor educators and will provide all the props and natural resources required.

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KS1,KS2

Y4 - Y6

KS2

Waste AuditWaste audits are central to our Waste Education programme, and provide excellent data which can be used in maths lessons and shared with the whole school to show the impact of your work. Pupils analyse the contents of your school’s bins, and formulate an action plan to improve your systems to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. The audit is repeated later in the year to monitor how successfully your plans have been implemented.This session takes a full morning or afternoon.

Links to: Maths, ICT, Geography

Recycling AuditCould your school save money by reusing paper more effectively before you recycle it? This audit will help you find out, and leads perfectly into a whole-school campaign focusing on the second of the 3Rs: Reuse.

Links to: Maths, Geography, PSHE

Packed Lunch Waste AuditThis hands-on investigation of the waste created by pupils’ packed lunches focuses on the first of the 3Rs: Reduce. Pupils discuss the advantages and disadvantages of packaging, and the environmental advantages of reusable bottles and containers.

Links to: Maths, Geography, PSHE

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An assembly is a great way to get reduce,reuse and recycling messages to the whole school, motivating all pupils and staff to play their part in reducing waste. Our Waste Education Officers deliver a wide range of assemblies, customised to reflect your school’s priorities and can help kick start a school project.

We can work with your Eco Team to plan and deliver an assembly, or if time is short you can leave all the planning to us.

Assemblies

Curriculum Linked Audits

Y2 - Y6

Y2 - Y6

Y2 - Y6

Workshops Assemblies

ChristmasChristmas Recycling Workshops: Add some sparkle to winter whilst learning about reusing! In this creative workshop, pupils transform discarded Christmas cards into beautiful gift boxes.

To kick start your day we can also work with a group a pupils to deliver a ‘rubbish Christmas’ assembly using a range of amusing props and songs!

PapermakingGet creative while learning about what happens to the paper you put in your recycling box at home and at school. We’ll bring everything we need to set up a ‘paper recycling factory’ in your school, allowing pupils to get hands-on experience of the recycling process. Each pupil will make their own hand-made piece of paper to take home.

Creative Workshops

Links to: PSHE Links to: Science, Art and Design Y2 - Y6

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FREE Staff Training

Our Waste Education Officers run a free teacher training event every spring term. The day explores ways to integrate sustainability and the 3Rs into the curriculum. An opportunity to network and share good practice for all Devon teachers, including those on initial teacher training.

Please contactrecycle@devon.gov.uk or phone 01392 382920

Devon Schools Sustainability Bulletin

This half-termly e-bulletin is for anybody with an interest in school sustainability: eco-coordinators, teachers, head teachers, caretakers, business managers and governors. Subscribe now to keep up-to-date with funding opportunities, new resources and training.

To subscribe, visit zone.recycledevon.org

“Thanks for a fantastic day. We learnt so much but also had great fun! The material world workshop was excellent and it was great to have an expert like Sally to answer all the questions we had! “

Teacher, Georgeham Primary School

“I was very impressed with how well the session covered curriculum points as well as the recycling message”

Teacher, Tidcombe Primary School

Y3 - Y6

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School Trips

“We always really enjoy welcoming Demelza into our school and we all think she delivers excellent workshops to all age groups of children. They are always tailored to suit the age group of the children and she delivers the information in a clear and appropriate way. We look forward to seeing her every year. Thank you Demelza!”

Teacher, Stokeinteignhead Primary School

Experience some of the sights, sounds and smells of waste management! Have a VIP tour around the Newton Abbot recycling centre in the morning, followed by a visit to Exeter Energy from Waste plant after lunch. Whole-day visits are also available at the Energy from Waste plant in Plymouth. Children will visit the control room and the tipping hall and find out how their rubbish is used to make energy for homes and businesses!All visits are free of charge. Maximum of 35 children per visit. Please contact us for more details:

Demelza.annison@resourcefutures.co.uk

Y4+

“My class really enjoyed the workshop! They were so excited while they were doing it and they learnt a lot, tying in with their existing knowledge. “

Teacher, Southmead Primary School

“Delivery of information appropriate to age and level of children. Excellent classroom management. Positive response given to all children’s answers to questions, creating a ‘safe’ learning environment.”

Teacher, Brixham Primary School

Resources on our Website

Resources currently available:

• Material World - A geography and science pack for year 5/6 themed around resource use and focusing on plastics and textiles

• ‘What about Waste?’ - Teaching resources for year 3/4 and year 5/6 to develop pupils’ literacy skills, and extend their understanding of waste issues

• The Compost Curriculum handbook

• 3Rs guides - These best practice guides are packed with simple ways to implement the 3Rs and embed sustainability in school

• KS2 - Activities for Eco Clubs such as a new snakes and ladders game

• A video and instructions for making hand-made, recycled paper

• 3Rs monitoring activities to be used by a KS2 class or Eco Team

• Materials for running your own Waste Free Lunch Campaign

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Visit our website to find free teaching resources zone.recycledevon.org/teachers

Funding

Visit the funding section of the website for up to date information about sources of grant funding for your school:

zone.recycledevon.org/funding£££

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Exeter: 01392 265010South Hams: 01803 861234Teignbridge: 01626 361101North Devon: 01271 374776

Your Local District Council

zone.recycledevon.org A Devon-based website for teachers and pupils to learn about waste and recycling.

Resource Futures have been delivering the Waste Education Programme in Devon since September 2008. In the past year,100% of Devon teachers rated our assemblies and workshops as ‘good’ or ‘excellent’. Typical comments are:

Contact your local District Council directly for advice on your school’s recycling system.

West Devon: 01822 813600East Devon: 01395 516551Mid Devon: 01884 255255 Torridge: 01237 428700

“Fun, engaging workshop for the children. Lovely balance between giving them information and getting them in activities. The activities were really exciting - the children loved it.” Teacher, Willand School

If your school is in Teignbridge, Torridge or Exeter:

Demelza Annisondemelza.annison@resourcefutures.co.uk07827 932269

If your school is in West Devon, Torbay, South Hams, or Plymouth:

Alex Mackalex.mack@resourcefutures.co.uk07944 791971

If your school is in Mid Devon, North Devon or East Devon: Sally Jacksonsally.jackson@resourcefutures.co.uk07903 037462

Your Waste Education OfficerYFor further details or to make a booking for the Waste Education Programme, please contact:

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Workshop charges 2017-18 The cost of workshops to Devon schools (excluding Torbay and Plymouth) is £65 + VAT per day.* During a day’s visit we can deliver up to three workshops, plus an assembly if required. Terms and conditions apply. Please contact your Waste Education Officer for details.

*Note: Independent schools are not subsidised. Please enquire.

“The range of activities engaged the children well. A good balance of listening, individual participation, role play and practical activities. Content consolidated our learning in the science curriculum and raised environmental awareness effectively.”

Teacher, Tidcombe Primary School

Resource Futures is a non-profit distributing, B Corp business, focused on helping people to use resources sustainably.