MICHIGAN FORESTS FOREVER TEACHERS GUIDE

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE      AND RENEWABLE !!

"Reduce, Reuse, Recycle", Project Learning Tree Pre K-8 Guide, Seventh Edition, page 320, Activity #83

Overview

Patterns for reducing solid waste can be seen in community efforts to reduce consumption and recycle resources.  In this activity, students will set up a program for reusing, recycling, and reducing consumption of resources at school.

Objectives

• Learn about ways to reduce solid waste in the community by reducing consumption, reusing products, recycling materials, and composting.
• Communicate to others the importance of recycling in the community.

Teacher Guide Link  

SCIENCE	SOCIAL STUDIES	MATH	LANGUAGE ARTS
S.I.1.ms1 S.I.1.ms2 S.I.1.ms3 S.II.1.ms1 S.III.5.ms6 S.III.5.ms7

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