Carton Recycling
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Summary
This lesson teaches students the importance and environmental benefits of carton recycling using standard-based math, science, and language arts worksheets. There are different versions available for early and middle-grade students. Carton recycling, like recycling of all packaging and printed paper, is well established across Manitoba communities and schools.
Thinking Concepts and Skills
- Environmental impacts of recycling cartons
- Research and writing
- Use math skills to calculate the positive impact of recycling.
Lesson Materials
Matériel Pédagogique
Sorting Bingo
Students mark their cards using different colours based on which bin each item goes in: recycling, compost, or garbage.
The Good ‘Sort’ of Recycling
Sort and discuss materials as a class to learn what can go in the blue bin.
Don’t be a Litterbug
Let students get creative while learning about recycling by making bugs out of recyclables.
Colour me Blue
Have students colour and cutout pictures from the worksheet to get familiar with recyclables.
Your Recycling Journal
Have students document and reflect on their recycling habits to learn how they can improve.
Landfill Emissions
Understand landfill emissions and learn how reducing food waste can have positive effects.
Waste Audit
Measure how much waste your school is generating and identify opportunities to reduce it.
Word Search
Introduce students to common words and phrases related to recycling and environmentalism.