Don’t be a Litterbug
Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3
Summary
Let students get creative with recyclables. Emphasizing the reuse of materials, students will combine recyclables such as newspaper, plastic bottles, and cardboard to make bugs. Have students present their bugs and share what they’ve learned about recycling.
Thinking Concepts and Skills
- Cutting, gluing, creating
- Sorting recyclables from garbage
- Awareness of “litterbug” stigma
- Working in a group or as a team
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.