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Rubbish Stories

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A plastic whale toy stuck in a fishing net on the beach

Clean up Australia Day 

Students write a brilliant story about plain old rubbish!

In this English and Science workshop, we'll follow the journey of a bottle cap dropped in a school playground as it travels into the drain, through the sewers and out to the ocean. While we're developing our storytelling superpowers, we'll also be inspired by real-life examples of sustainability initiatives to help us re-write a rubbish ending.

In a jam-packed hour, we'll cover:

  • Personification
  • Plot structures
  • Sustainability
  • Recycling
  • Saving the world!

Materials required:

  • Pencil
  • Paper

There are 2 identical sessions running to best suit your schedule and timezone. The morning session will start at:

  • 9:30am for all states observing Australian Eastern Daylight Time (NSW, ACT, Vic & Tas),
  • 9:00am for Schools in SA,
  • 8:30am for schools in QLD

The second session starts at:

  • 2:00pm for all states observing Australian Eastern Daylight Time (NSW, ACT, Vic & Tas)
  • 1:30pm for schools in SA
  • 1:00pm for schools in QLD
  • 12:30pm for schools in NT
  • 11:00am for schools in WA

Can’t make it?

Find out how to book a private Zoom meeting for your class at a time and date of your choosing (fees apply).

Still have questions?

Find out more about the Maritime Museum’s virtual excursions, or email your questions to bookings@sea.museum

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