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It’s Your Trash!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the different sections of a landfill. In this ecology lesson, students brainstorm ways that they can help in proper trash disposal. They write a reflection journal about their thoughts on the subject.
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Think Green

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students experience and practice compositing and recycling through hands-on-activities. They distinguish between which items from their trash can be recycled, composted and reused. The process for making recycled paper is also covered in...
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Protecting Natural Resources

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders recognize what our natural resources are and their importance. In this natural resource recycling lesson, 3rd graders understand why it is important to recycle and conserve natural resources. Students can explain how...
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Illegal Dumping

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students go on an outing and note garbage near picnic tables. They brainstorm ways to be involved with anti-litter campaigns and write letters to local officials.
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All Wrapped Up

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students work in teams to identify and sort types of packaging used in food production. They consider ways to reduce the environmental impact of packaging and reflect how consumer choices play a role in trash production.
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Junk Mail Overload!

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discuss the "junk mail nuisance" with the teacher and share their opinions on the problem. Students collect a week's worth of junk mail, bring to class and complete a chart about the amount and weight. Students then complete an...
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Our Green City

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars practice beginning reading while exploring an environmental theme. In this our green city lesson, students create their own published books, examine phonemic awareness, alphabetic principle, comprehension, and vocabulary.
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All Hats for Ecology: Solid Waste Presentation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate community issues with solid waste. In this mock trial instructional activity, students examine the issues of solid waste from an ecological and economical perspective. They will develop a mock trial which encourages...
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Summer Safety Activity: Time to Tidy Up

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students find that cleaning up can be easy. In this early childhood lesson, students practice fine motor skills while making their classroom more safe. Students create large storage boxes.
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Give a Little Respect

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students recognize the importance of helping the environment. For this improving the environment lesson, students create a task that will improve the environment. student make decisions about how to share the work to get the job done....
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Every American Recycling Together Helps

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Lesson where young scholars learn about recycling by collecting trash from the schoolyard and watching a podcast about recycling. Additional activities are provided corresponding to different subject areas, such as reading, math, social...