Colour me Blue
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Summary
Have students colour the blue bin and recyclable cutouts from the worksheet. After learning about what items are recyclable, ask students to fill their blue bins with recyclables such as newspaper, cardboard, plastic, aluminum and steel. Have students write a paragraph on what they’ve learned and how they will recycle more.
Thinking Concepts and Skills
- Differentiating between recyclables and garbage
- Awareness of blue bins
- Awareness of recyclables and recycling at home
- Cutting, colouring, pasting, and writing
Lesson Materials
Matériel Pédagogique
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.