Rationale

= **Rationale** = According to the learning focus in VELS level 3, statement for Humanities, students need to demonstrate an understanding of recycling within their community. The reason for choosing this topic is based on the fact that students need to be aware of the importance of recycling and how to raise awareness. Students will investigate the physical characteristics of their local community and in general the Victorian environment and consider the effects of not looking after the environment. Students will learn about what has been done to promote recycling, and they will make comparisons between local and other Victorian environments; the natural features, climate, land use, and human activities. Students will develop an understanding and awareness of the effects that people’s interaction has on their environment and how this will affect their future. By using ICT and relevant texts students will observe and be able to describe/assess the physical characteristics of their local area and describe how people use and affect the environment. Students will be able to understand the importance of recycling and spreading the word about its importance.