Landfill Emissions
Grade 5 | Grade 6
Summary
This lesson teaches students about greenhouses gasses emitted from landfills and the importance of reducing food waste. The activities will help your students to learn why and how they can make a difference by reducing food waste sent to landfills.
Thinking Concepts and Skills
- Why landfills emit greenhouse gasses and how these emissions are harmful to the environment.
- How composting works and why it’s an eco-friendly practice.
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.