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Whatcha building?

Explore sustainable town planning. 

Written by Andrew Daddo, Whatcha building? contains a big environmental message. As little Davey collects scrap pieces of wood for a secret project, the reader is invited to view the impacts of modernisation and consider the difference between needs and wants in a community.

Whatcha building

Resources

Whatcha building? – activity sheet

This activity encourages students to think sustainably and consider needs and wants as they create their own town.