Aluminum, steel, and carbon are the most commonly recycled materials. Learn why these metals are so popular and discover the benefits of recycling. A video lesson compares recycling metals with the extraction of the same metals, discussing the benefits of each.

Concepts

recyclables, recycling, metals, properties of metals

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Visit a local recycling center or invite a recycler to speak to your class
• Challenge individuals to keep a log of recycled materials they encounter during a week

Classroom Considerations

• Requires previous knowledge of metal types and metal extraction

Pros

• Provides a lesson overview at the end of the video
• Discusses different environmental factors associated with recycling

Cons

• None