Teacher Toolkit
Thank you for taking the time to educate your students and their families about recycling and sustainability.
On this page you can access all the resources you need to supplement the program.
Participating in this program and using its supplementary materials is easy and can integrate seamlessly with your established teaching methods, and remember to direct your students to the appropriate Student Activities page!
Here's a run-down on the best ways to use these resources:
BEFORE THE LIVE PERFORMANCE
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Watch the Program Overview video HERE to help you prepare your students for the performance.
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Share the Meet The Actors video HERE with your students before they come to your school.
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Review the student workbook to identify the appropriate level of activities for your class.
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From the student workbook, discuss with your students the Words To Know vocabulary list and plot of the story.
DAY OF THE LIVE PERFORMANCE
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Your actors will arrive approximately 40 minutes before your scheduled performance times.
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Please ensure you have notified your front office, and that you have your venue clean and clear and ready for their setup time.
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Prepare classroom teachers to ensure students are lining up outside the venue 5 minutes before the scheduled time to ensure we can start on time and keep on track with your school timetable.
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We would love to see photos of the visit, so please email us any photos or videos you have permission for us to share - and receive a $20 gift card!
AFTER THE LIVE PERFORMANCE
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Click HERE to evaluate the program and for your chance to WIN $200 for your class.
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Hand out the Student Workbooks and have your students complete their activities.
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Direct your students to their year level activities HERE to make use of the online games and educational activities to engage and reinforce the recycling and sustainability education.
Now that you’ve seen the show (if you haven’t – don’t worry you’re in for a blast!) you can evaluate the program! Simply click HERE to evaluate the program. By doing so you don’t only give us much appreciated feedback – but you go into the draw to win $200 for your classroom!
Educator Videos
Program Overview
Watch this quick overview of how PROJECT GO works in your school and what to expect.
Meet the Actors
Watch this quick video and meet the actors that are bringing the live performance of Showdown at Waste World to your school!
Meet the Actors
Watch this quick video and meet the actors that are bringing the live performance of GO Game Changers to your school!
Live In-School Performance
Project GO live in-school performance is touring to schools throughout the City of Ipswich.
With versions for Primary (Years P-6) and Secondary (Years 7-9) students, Project Go will ignite students' curiosity about STEM, recycling and sustainability, while empowering students to take action and become informed waste-wise citizens.
Educational Standards
Project Go aligns with the Australian Curriculum in Queensland and pairs excellently with what your students are learning in class.
You can view the program's curriculum connections HERE.
Educator Assessments
Pre- and Post- assessments to distribute to students in Grades 4-6 and 7-9.
Student Pre Questionnaire
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Two weeks prior to your performance you will receive an email with a link to the Student Pre-Performance Questionnaire. Share that link or the one below and instruct students to use the link below to complete the appropriate quick test for their year level before they see the live performance.
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Note: The buttons below will take you to Survey Monkey. If your school blocks access to Survey Monkey then please use these Survey Manager Links instead:
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PRIMARY Pre-Test: https://ss3.surveymanager.com.au/n/wmswYHaj
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SECONDARY Pre-Test: https://ss3.surveymanager.com.au/n/X7szAcEe
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Student Post Questionnaire
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After your performance you will receive an email with a link to the Student Post-Performance Questionnaire. Share that link or the one below and instruct students to complete the quick test no later than 4 weeks after the performance.
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Note: The buttons below will take you to Survey Monkey. If your school blocks access to Survey Monkey then please use these Survey Manager Links instead:
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PRIMARY Post-Test: https://ss3.surveymanager.com.au/n/4xseAT76
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SECONDARY Post-Test: https://ss3.surveymanager.com.au/n/2xsZEfw8
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Classroom Resources
Below you can find the Student Workbooks and Classroom Poster.
This downloadable PDF features colourful artwork and expanded information. Students can complete in class or take home to share with friends and family.
STUDENT WORKBOOK (YEARS 7-9)
School Promotional Materials
Use the materials below to help you promote this program to students & parents across your school community. Just click on the download button under each photo to download and share!
Photos have been provided for both Showdown at Waste World (Primary) and GO Game Changers (Secondary), with both landscape and portrait options for you to choose from.
Copy and paste this caption for your school news:
We’re excited for our school to take part in Project GO, a free recycling and sustainability program presented by Ipswich City Council. This includes an exciting live theatre incursion, interactive digital resources, and student workbooks! Learn more at project-go.com.au.
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And if you post on social media feel free to tag us at:
Facebook: ProjectGO
Instagram: project_go_ipswich
And don't forget to use #ProjectGO #IpswichCityCouncil #ThinkBeforeYouThrow
