Spring Clean Week 2023
Spring Clean Week 2023
Did you know that spring cleaning is not just a practice related to cleaning homes after long and cold winters, but a tradition linked to some cultures and religions around the world that has been practiced for centuries?
But what does spring cleaning have to do with the environment? Why do we find ourselves needing a Spring Clean Campaign every year? And what would happen if we didn’t?
These lessons and activities are open to all ages, inspiring you and your pupils to take part in our annual Spring Clean Scotland Campaign and join the fight against litter!
We are excited to welcome guests from Play Scotland to these lessons.
Lessons for all ages
Lesson 1: What is Spring Cleaning?
Learn about the history of spring cleaning, what does it mean today and why we need to Spring Clean Scotland every year. How many answers can you guess in our Guess The Cleaning Item game?
Following the lesson, we invite pupils to think, or if possible go for a walk around the school’s grounds or neighbouring area to the school, and choose a place they would like to adopt for at least a week and look after.
Spring Clean 2023 Lesson 1
Lesson 2: Impact of Litter on Wildlife
Stories, facts and figures about pollution in land and sea. All about how the litter we drop can make its way to the sea, affecting living creatures and causing environmental issues.
Following the lesson, pupils are invited to map the imaginary (but possible) journey that a piece of litter could have between their adopted place and the sea.
Spring Clean 2023 Lesson 2
Lesson 3: Clean Environment & Happiness
Jenny Lester from Play Scotland joins us to talk about games, the wonders and history of playing, and why we really need to look after our playgrounds and parks.
Following the lesson, pupils are invited to continue to look after their adopted place, cleaning and making it not just good for nature but also for people to enjoy.
Spring Clean 2023 Lesson 3
Lesson 4: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
What is the real source of litter and why is it getting worse? Understanding the three Rs and the little and big things we can do to help.
Following the lesson, pupils are invited to design a litter/waste-free pack lunch or birthday party, which could either be drawn or described in words.
Spring Clean 2023 Lesson 4
Assembly
Assembly revisiting all concepts learned throughout the week, answering questions sent to our guests, and displaying all the work shared with us throughout the week.
Spring Clean 2023 assembly
We are grateful to Play Scotland for helping to deliver this lesson.
Play Scotland was formed in 1998 and aimed to make the child’s right to play a reality in Scotland.
Play Scotland is the lead organisation for the development and promotion of play in Scotland. They work to make the child’s right to play a reality through training, guidance, tools and research and their Play Charter.
You can find out more about the work of Play Scotland on their website.
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This week of Live Lessons accompanies our annual Spring Clean Campaign. Find out how you can help us keep Scotland looking beautiful by organising a Clean Up in your school or community.
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Watch lessons from last year's Litter & Waste Live Lesson again. Learn about why litter is such a difficult problem and what we can all do about it.
