Rachel Newman

Primary Education UoN

[Rachel Newman @Rachelnewman_]

@joel_newman97 There's some really fun looking activities in this link! A board game about #recycling similar to monopoly with facts and questions that students have to answer would also be a fun and hands on activity. So many possibilities, thanks for sharing @joel_newman97! #UoNTeach

[Rachel Newman @Rachelnewman_]

@joel_newman97 A really handy resource! Have you heard of a plastic audit? Plastic used by students is collected daily then compared with other days plastic during that week. Sounds like a really engaging and hands on activity and could be used for both #SDG12 and #SDG14. Check it out!#UoNTeach

[Rachel Newman @Rachelnewman_]

Some handy tips for a #plasticfreeJuly (or year) in your classroom! My favourite is using beeswax wraps instead of #plasticwrap to store paint and other art supplies. You could even plan a lesson on making #beeswaxwraps, endless possibilities! #UoNTeach
https://t.co/oGzxYbRidr

[Rachel Newman @Rachelnewman_]

What a great idea! So many benefits for this resource in the classroom, cost effective, time saving, practical and reducing plastic waste that has the potential to end up in our #oceans! What other ways could you be reducing #singlewasteplastic in your classroom? #UoNTeach

[Suze @Suzebagooze]

When we think of reducing plastic waste in schools our mind always goes straight to the lunchbox, but what about all the other single use plastic in our classrooms? Dry erase pouches are a great way to cut down on the amount of plastic we use when laminating! #UoNTeach

[Rachel Newman @Rachelnewman_]

How crazy! Use your local #ReturnandEarn station to #recycle your bottles and cans and become the change we need to keep our #oceans clean and healthy! Keeping waste out of our oceans and earning money for it- win win in my opinion. #SDG14 #UoNTeach

[Return and Earn @Return_and_Earn]

That’s a looong time. The good news is, glass is 100% and endlessly recyclable, producing the same high-quality glass product again and again.

[Rachel Newman @Rachelnewman_]

A personal favourite! This picture book is the perfect way of informing students about the lifecycle of plastic and the changes we can make for a happy planet. Keep this in the memory bank for when you need a resource for a #lifeunderwater or #sustainability unit!#UoNTeach

[Rachel Newman @Rachelnewman_]

Teachers out there wanting to create a #zerowaste classroom, I encourage you to give this a read! There are heaps of tips and tricks as well as videos to help you create the most #Sustainable learning space you can! #Zerowaste means less #singleuseplastic in our oceans!#UoNTeach

[TheLastPlasticStraw @NoPlasticStraws]

Talking Trash with Jacqueline Omania of Oxford Schools award winning Zero Waste Classroom! So proud and honored to work with this great group of leaders and their exceptional teacher! #plasticpollutes #LoveFindsAWay #noplasticstraws https://t.co/jDBcqAOsBY

[Rachel Newman @Rachelnewman_]

Another valuable #BTN clip! This one is perfect for stage three students followed by a challenge for them to design a smaller scale approach they can take to ease the #pollution in our oceans. Get them thinking outside the box!#UoNTeach

[Rachel Newman @Rachelnewman_]

Another fantastic initiative from the #UoN! What initiative could you implement in your school thats directed more towards a primary demographic? A yoghurt container #recycling centre? Get creative to keep our oceans clean! It seems as if this is a hit with uni students.#UoNTeach

[Rachel Newman @Rachelnewman_]

@Abbie21027290 I completely agree! Simple yet informative, perfect for any year group.

[Rachel Newman @Rachelnewman_]

@DanaRomeyn It would be a perfect way to link the goals! There are heaps of resources for each #SDG, check them out they may come in handy for #SDG12.

[Rachel Newman @Rachelnewman_]

This is a great activity that shows the difference between clean and polluted water AND its already planned for you, time saver right? Through the 'Worlds largest Lesson' initiative, UNESCO have provided resources for each SDG, check them out!#UoNTeach
https://t.co/gmOMwQcTM2

[Rachel Newman @Rachelnewman_]

What a simple yet efficient way of displaying the key ideas of #SDG14. Stick this poster from #UNESCO around your school or in your local community and raise the awareness to the damage we are causing our oceans! #UoNTeach

[Rachel Newman @Rachelnewman_]

It's very true! Do your bit to help save our oceans and it's creatures! #SDG14 #UoNTeach https://t.co/86VJ7umi9W

[Rachel Newman @Rachelnewman_]

These #digibooks provide an excellent insight into the world of #plastics and #pollution after disposal. Use these in your classroom and capture the attention of those visual and auditory learners! Where do your students think plastic goes after we throw it in the bin? #UoNTeach

[ABC Education @ABCEducationAU]

Encourage students to think about where rubbish goes long after we leave it by the kerbside. These 2 fabulous #digibooks are mapped to the Australian Curriculum for #geography and #science: https://t.co/60PeSRL58T

[Rachel Newman @Rachelnewman_]

School-based clean-ups can certainly have a flow on effect in changing parents' attitudes! It's really important as educators, we are doing our very best to inform students of the differences they can make to help #saveouroceans in a hope that this is then passed on! #UoNTeach

[ABC Education @ABCEducationAU]

While Colleen Hughson concedes that "not everyone's going to commit to regular clean-ups," she thinks that school-based clean-ups can inspire kids to influence their parents' attitudes towards household waste. https://t.co/NkAdzs5Lnb #CleanUpAustraliaDay

[Rachel Newman @Rachelnewman_]

"It's estimated that fish in the North Pacific consume up to 24,000 tonnes of #Plastic a year." This confronting statistic is from the video below that is jam packed full of shocking ideas about our oceans. A Great resource for the older stages!#UoNTeach
https://t.co/jaAGZ2SO5z

[Rachel Newman @Rachelnewman_]

Quick!!! You have 2 minutes left. What are you doing for #EarthHour tonight? #UoNTeach

[joel newman @joel_newman97]

TIME IS RUNNING OUT! #EarthHour is world wide inititive that aims to draw attention to raise awareness about climate change! Follow this link to find out how you can get involved and make a difference! You have 12 minutes left so get too it! #UoNTeach
https://t.co/DJX28pMaKe

[Rachel Newman @Rachelnewman_]

Teachers on the hunt for a book about the effect of pollution on our oceans, look no further! This picture book is easy to understand and highlights the impact that #singleuseplastic has on marine life. Such a valuable resource for the classroom adaptable for all stages!#UoNTeach

[Rachel Newman @Rachelnewman_]

Quite a useful and easy to read poster that could be very beneficial in a classroom! Make your students aware of where our #singleuseplastic ends up so they can begin to make some informed decisions to help save our oceans! #UoNTeach

[Anacostia Riverkeeper @AnacostiaRrkper]

#Microplastics originate from many different sources.

#plastic #fabric #cosmetics

Understanding where they come from and how they accumulate can help you be more aware of their impact.

Stay tuned later this week for some #Microplastics statistics!