This information handout has information about different types of glass and their uses.
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History of glass
Curriculum area(s): Sustainability, history, Science, Design and technologies Year level(s): 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Format: Single page PDF handout Source: Associate Professor Andreas Helwig Additional information: This single page PDF has information about the history of glass. It explains the nature of glass, its early history, and some important properties.
21st century glass
A single page PDF handout about modern glass with information about how it is produced and coloured.
Glass challenge for students
Glass: More than meets the eye
Summary of the program for a UniSQ event at which the NO WASTE team presented a series of activities about glass. It may be a source of ideas that you might like to explore with the NO WASTE team.
Make a frisbee from recycled plastic
Old cloths and plastic bags can be made into something really desirable and processing plastic is really a relatively simple exercise in applying heat and pressure.
Recycling resources
There are numerous sites offering resources relevant to recycling. This collection does not include them all but has examples offering a mix of information, teacher resources, and activities for learners. Image: Recycling 2 by Matt Gibson available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/matt_gibson/1007067165/ CC BY
Sustainable Futures
CSIRO has developed the Sustainable Futures program to support teachers of Years 3 to 10 with ideas and resources to support teaching sustainability and the environment.
State and territory resources
The Australian Curriculum is a national document but is implemented by the states and territories with variations that suit their circumstances. Resources developed to meet the needs of a state or territory are often made available on websites for their teachers. They can be accessed by teachers from other locations and, depending on their design, may used as found or with adaptation to local needs.
Solar schools
This Brisbane-based organisation was founded by two enthusiastic teachers. It offers a comprehensive program for engaging learners in practical action based on real data collected in their school.
