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Clean Up Australia Day / Litter Sorting Graph

Litter Sorting Graph

Children sort clean collected rubbish into types and create a graph to show what they found.

How to run it

  1. Collect rubbish safely beforehand with gloves.
  2. Sort items into categories such as plastic, paper and metal.
  3. Count each category and draw a bar graph.
  4. Discuss what the results show and how to reduce waste.

You will need

  • collected rubbish
  • gloves
  • chart paper
  • markers
Make it easier or harderYounger children sort and count; older children calculate percentages.
SafetyWear gloves and wash hands after handling rubbish; educators remove sharp or hazardous items.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Analysing waste helps children understand and care for their environment.

Fits these theme days

Clean Up Australia DayRecycle DayEnvironmental DaySustainable SuperstarsEarth Day

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