 | | The term is off and racing - why not use this week to choose a class project? You'll find lots of ideas from past Green Lane Hero schools here.
This week is all about celebrating 'Our Place', Australia's beautiful backyard. What better time to get your students thinking about what could make an impact in your local school community?
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 | The Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is not only the largest coral reef in the world, it's also the biggest living organism on the planet. Have your students been to see this beautiful World Heritage listed site which is found off the coast of North Queensland? Watch this video to learn more about what they could expect to see!
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 | Sisterhood of the travelling water bottle
Has your class ever thought about the negative impact of disposable water bottles? When the year 6/7 girls at Strathpine State School in Queensland discovered for every six bottles used, only one makes it into the recycling bin, they took action!
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 | Banana peels changing the world
This inspirational story is proof that kids can do anything! A school student from Turkey, Elif, has spent two years working out a way to use banana peels in the production of plastic. This eco-friendly plastic can replace traditional petroleum-based plastic and has the potential to change the way plastic is made all over the world! Read about her project or watch her incredible video.
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 |  | | Australia has over 500 national parks, which account for almost four percent of Australia’s land mass! |
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| |  | | | The Green Lane Diary is a fun, interactive curriculum linked education program. It is designed by environmental educators to help primary school children become aware of the stresses our planet confronts and how sustainable living can make a difference. | | |
    | | | Have your students visited any of Australia’s World Heritage places? What is the nearest World Heritage place to your school? | | |
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