Subject: Geography, Science, Digital Technologies
Year level: Year 4 and Year 7
Strand: Digital Technologies Processes and Production Skills
Geography / 4 / Geographical Knowledge and Understanding
Science / 7 / Science Understanding / Chemical sciences
Link to resource: https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/let-the-poo-thru/id726985868?mt=8
Cross curriculum priorities and general capabilities: Literacy, Critical thinking
A classroom activity using this resource:
This application for iPads can be used as an introduction sustainable waste management for students. It can give them a visual representation as to what effective waste management is and how it can be an effective form of environmental consciousness. Due to the graphics that are used in the application, this will appeal and engage children, especially young male students. This can only be used if the school has iPads available for their students.
How to start using this resource:
This application needs to be downloaded by the ICT coordinator at the school. As this application is used by upper grades, they will be able to easily navigate around the application independently.