School Waste Audit

Whats included in this theme?

Theme key questions

• What does it mean to say that there is no such thing as “away”?
• Why is e-waste such a big concern?
• What is compost, and how can we encourage society to compost more?
• What steps has your family taken or could your family take to better manage its waste?
• What could students, administrators, staff, teachers, and the community at large do to make waste management practices on campus more sustainable?
• Do you think students conducting a waste eco-audit can truly help improve the school?
• What skills and information can be learned from an eco-audit?
• Is it a valuable educational experience?
• What recommendations do you have for making waste management on campus more sustainable?
• To whom do you want to make those recommendations?
• What strategies will you use to communicate your messages?
• How can you work with other groups to strengthen your message?
• What has the eco-audit taught you about leadership and citizenship?

Theme alignments

This Module includes:

• Aligned content: This content is aligned with:Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) and the Independent Examinations Board (IEB). A key aspect of these modules is their flexibility and customisation across curricula, such as Cambridgeand Steiner/Waldorf Education.
• A range of teaching strategies, skills and knowledge: The flow of the module has been structured using Project Based Learning and Design Thinking frameworks. A variety of pedagogical approaches are present between and within each lesson. Learners are challenged theoretically and practically through project and problem-based inquiry of real-world issues.
• Sustainable Development Goals: Each lesson is aligned to an appropriate United Nation Sustainable Development Goal(s).