Objective Student will develop an awareness of recyclable items.
Materials paper, pencil
Procedure
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Review the steps involved in recycling: collecting, sorting, reclaiming and reusing.
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Make a chart which includes the following information:
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Place a check next to each item you threw away this week.
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_____ paper bag
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_____ plastic milk carton
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_____ newspaper
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_____ grass clippings
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_____ paper milk carton
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_____ glass jar
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_____ aluminum can
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_____ gum wrapper
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_____ foam food container
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_____ plastic bag
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_____ book
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_____ napkin
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_____ fruit scraps
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_____ magazines
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Circle each item you currently reuse and/or recycle.
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Put a check next to each statement you think is true.
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_____ I want to save natural resources.
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_____ I want to save energy.
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_____ I am concerned about air/water pollution.
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_____ I want to save money.
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_____ I am concerned about the environment.
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_____ I am not concerned about the environment.
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_____ Through recycling I can make a difference.
Evaluation:
Discuss the following:
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Which items did you circle?
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How could you have re-used some of the items?
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How would you recycle them?
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What are some advantages of recycling?
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What are some of the disadvantages?
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How can people be educated about changing their living habits to reduce the amount they throw out?
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7.
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Develop a plan to set up a recycling program in school.
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