Brief Description:By conducting a small group sorting activity, astudents learn the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling solid waste. Student then develop plans to change personal behaviors.
Level: Grades 1-12
Subjects: Science, Consumer Education, Social Studies
Teaching Time (est): 2 sessions, 45min each.
c. 2003 Project Food, Land and People
Suggested Readings for Children:
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Damio, C. (2006, April 3). Dirty Job, Great Rewards. Scholastic Action, 29(12), 14. Retrieved from Primary Search database (INFOhio).
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. (2006). World Almanac for Kids, Retrieved June 29, 2007, from Primary Search database.
Books (available at most local public and school libraries):
- Martin, Laura C. (2003). Recycled crafts box. North Adams: Storey Kids. ISBN: 1-58017-523-6.
- Morgan, Sally. Waste disposal. Danbury: Franklin Watts. ISBN: 0-531-14557-3.
- Ostopowich, Melanie. (2004). Refuse, misuse, and reuse. Chicago: Weigl Educational Publishers Ltd. ISBN: 888-363-4266.
- Recyclables. (2001). Milwalkie: Gareth Stevens Publishing. ISBN: 0-8368-4018-6.
