Recycling Lesson

Created by Teacher(s): Mallory Swafford|Published on: May 20, 2022
Lesson Plan
K12
Created by New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers

Synopsis

This lesson introduces the idea of reduce, reuse, recycle and has students create a classroom waste management plan. 

Step 1 - Inquire: Students are introduced to the idea of reduce, reuse, recycle through an engaging video and cut and match sorting activity.
 
Step 2 - Investigate: Students practice RRR by sorting recyclables in The Great Reuse Reduce Recycle Relay!
 
Step 3 - Inspire: Students make a classroom waste management plan using the information they have gained throughout the lesson.
Share: This lesson plan is licensed under Creative Commons.Creative Commons License
Related Lessons, Units, and Activities
K-2 Thumbnails
Subjects: Science
Duration: 1 hour
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, New Jersey
Posted on May 20, 2022

Teaching Materials

Lesson Plan Preview
Accompanying Materials
Scientist Notes
Teaching Tips
Standards

Teacher Writer

Related Lessons, Units, and Activities

Reviews