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Recycling-Taking it Easy on the Environment

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Students review the garbage/landfill graphs included with the lesson. They discuss the information on the graphs and discuss which garbage products come from their homes. Students collect examples of over packaging to share with class members. Students survey their school to identify missed recycling opportunities. The class develops a plan for recycling in their school.

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reusing, recycling, landfills

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landfill, recycle, reduce, reuse, science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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