Subject: Science

Grade Level: Grade 6

Objective: Advocates environmental protection through proper waste

management

Learning across curriculum:

1) Mathematics: Calculate the amount of waste generated by a household in a week

and determine the percentage of recyclable materials. This connects to science by
highlighting the importance of waste management in preserving the environment.

2) English: Write a persuasive essay on the benefits of proper waste management.

This connects to science by emphasizing the role of individuals in advocating for
environmental protection.

3) Social Studies: Research and present on the waste management practices of

different countries. This connects to science by exploring the global impact of waste
management on the environment.

ELICIT:

Teaching Strategy: K-W-L Chart

Instructional Materials: Chart paper, markers

Anecdote 1: Share a personal experience of witnessing the effects of improper

waste management on a local community.

Anecdote 2: Share a story about a successful waste management project

implemented in a barangay in the Philippines.

ENGAGE:
Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning

Instructional Materials: Sorting bins, waste items (recyclable, non-recyclable,

biodegradable)

1) Idea: Divide the students into small groups and provide them with a set of waste
items. Instruct them to sort the items into the appropriate bins and discuss the
reasons behind their choices.

2) Idea: Conduct a role-playing activity where students assume the roles of different
stakeholders involved in waste management (e.g., waste collector, government
official, environmental activist) and engage in a debate on the importance of proper
waste management.

EXPLORE:

Activity 1: Waste Audit

Teaching Strategy: Inquiry-Based Learning

Materials: Gloves, weighing scale, trash bags

Significance: Students will conduct a waste audit to determine the types and
quantities of waste produced in their school.

Instructions:

1) Instruct students to wear gloves and collect all the waste generated in their school
for a specified period (e.g., one day).

2) Weigh the collected waste and record the data.

3) Analyze the data to identify the percentage of recyclable, non-recyclable, and

biodegradable waste.

Rubric:

- Correct identification of waste types: 5 pts

- Accurate weighing of waste: 5 pts

Assessment Questions:

1) What percentage of the waste collected was recyclable?

2) How can the school reduce the amount of non-recyclable waste generated?

3) Why is it important to separate recyclable waste from non-recyclable waste?

Activity 2: Waste Reduction Campaign

Teaching Strategy: Project-Based Learning

Materials: Posters, art supplies

Significance: Students will design and create posters to promote waste reduction
practices in their school and community.

Instructions:

1) Divide students into small groups and assign them different waste reduction topics
(e.g., recycling, composting, reducing single-use plastics).

2) Instruct each group to create a poster that educates and encourages others to
adopt the waste reduction practice assigned to them.

3) Display the posters in the school and community areas.

Rubric:

- Creativity and visual appeal: 5 pts

- Clarity of message: 5 pts

Assessment Questions:

1) What waste reduction practice did your group focus on?

2) How did you convey the importance of this practice through your poster?

3) How can you encourage others to adopt the waste reduction practice you
promoted?
Activity 3: Waste Management Simulation

Teaching Strategy: Experiential Learning

Materials: Empty containers, waste items (recyclable, non-recyclable,

biodegradable)

Significance: Students will simulate waste management practices by sorting and

disposing of waste items correctly.

Instructions:

1) Provide students with a set of waste items and empty containers labeled as
recyclable, non-recyclable, and biodegradable.

2) Instruct students to sort the waste items into the appropriate containers based on
their characteristics.

3) Discuss the importance of proper waste disposal and the potential environmental
consequences of improper waste management.

Rubric:

- Accurate sorting of waste items: 5 pts

- Participation and engagement: 5 pts

Assessment Questions:

1) Why is it important to separate recyclable, non-recyclable, and biodegradable

waste?

2) How can improper waste management affect the environment?

3) What are some ways you can contribute to proper waste management in your
daily life?

EXPLAIN:
Teaching Strategy: Lecture and Discussion

Explain the concept of proper waste management, including the importance of

recycling, proper disposal, and the impact of improper waste management on the
environment. Engage students in a discussion by asking questions and encouraging
them to share their thoughts and experiences related to waste management.

ELABORATE:

Teaching Strategy: Project-Based Learning

Task 1: Organize a waste segregation campaign in the school, where students take
turns monitoring the proper disposal of waste in designated bins.

Task 2: Conduct a survey in the community to assess the level of awareness and
understanding of proper waste management practices. Create an infographic or
presentation to present the survey results and recommendations for improvement.

EVALUATE:

Teaching Strategy: Games and Gamification

Assessment Questions:

1) What are the three types of waste that should be properly managed?

2) Explain the importance of recycling and its impact on the environment.

3) How can individuals contribute to proper waste management in their community?

EXTEND:

Teaching Strategy: Case Studies

Present case studies of successful waste management initiatives in different parts of

the world. Discuss the strategies and approaches used in these initiatives and
encourage students to think critically about how they can apply similar principles in
their own community.
Assignment:

Assignment 1: Conduct a waste audit at home and create a waste reduction plan
for your household. Include specific actions and strategies to reduce, reuse, and
recycle waste. (Guiding Overview

Assignment 2: Research and write a report on a local waste management project or

program. Include details about its objectives, implementation, and impact on the
environment and community. (Guiding Overview

Note: The above lesson plan is a sample and should be adjusted based on the
specific needs and resources of the classroom.