Be the Bin Patrol
Collaborate across grades to design helpful waste bin signs.
Collaborate across grades to design helpful waste bin signs.
Identify sorting mistakes and explain why they matter.
Students mark their cards using different colours based on which bin each item goes in: recycling, compost, or garbage.
Recognize basic waste categories: recycling, garbage, and compost.
Sort and discuss materials as a class to learn what can go in the blue bin.
Let students get creative while learning about recycling by making bugs out of recyclables.
Have students colour and cutout pictures from the worksheet to get familiar with recyclables.
Have students document and reflect on their recycling habits to learn how they can improve.
Work together to learn the environmental impacts of recycling drink cartons.
Understand landfill emissions and learn how reducing food waste can have positive effects.