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This section of Eco Detectives is aimed at 1st and 2nd Class pupils. The enquiries and activities are appealing to children who, at this age, are inquisitive, more receptive to practical work, developing citizenship and are developing cognitive abilities through language.
Make the children feel as if they are real eco-detectives through examining their local environment by exploring school grounds, learning about the origins of packaging and how we dispose of packaging; and learning about their own effects on the environment.
Encourage the children to describe everything they see through class discussions and drawings. It is best to take the children outside when the weather is dry – it makes the whole experience much more pleasant for all concerned.
The children can draw pictures of what they see, find and examine; these pictures can then be displayed in the classroom or around the school for all to enjoy!
Contents
Enquiry 05: Our Local Environment
- Investigation 05: What is it really made of?
Enquiry 06: What is it really made of?
- Investigation 06: Making Bread
Enquiry 07: Packaging, Packaging, Packaging
- Investigation 07: Packaging, Packaging, Packaging
Enquiry 08: Products we use
- Investigation 08: Food Investigation Planning Sheet
Enquiry 09: What do I do…What could I do?
- Investigation 09: What can I do?
Fun stuff: Eco Detectives game