NASA
Nasa: Climate Kids: Bag and Old T Shirt
Turn an old t-shirt into a reusable shopping bag for a trip the market, or even to the pool. Then, print the Climate Kids banner on the front and the Leaps and Flutters game on the back. Bring along a die, and find a couple of rocks or...
NASA
Nasa: Climate Kids: Recycling Program Educator
A conversation with Kate Melby, a scientist who educates the community about recycling.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Recycle Roundup Action Game
Sort as much trash as possible in two minutes. Guide the character around the park to pick up items, such as a apple cores, water bottles, and boxes, and take them to the correct bins. There are bins for recyclable, non-recyclable, and...
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: What to Do With Trash?
Explore the pros and cons of placing trash in landfills or incinerating it.
Museum of Science
Museum of Science and Industry: Online Science: Activities: Make Recycled Paper
Step-by-step instructions, with photos, of how to make recycled paper.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Design a Recycling Game!
Students will design a game where players try to come up with alternative uses for used products. Students will brainstorm ideas for an effective board game format.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Garbage: How Can My Community Reduce Waste?
A website devoted to the challenge of reducing solid waste for the good of our environment.
Other
Recycle Now
All the information you need to know about recycling including different types, recycled products, degradable products, and much more. Although there are some great tips and reasons to recycle on this website for anyone in the world,...
Read Works
Read Works: Maria Recycles
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a little girl named Maria who helps her dad with recycling. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: How Plastic Is Recycled
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how plastic can be recycled. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: A Ton of Trash
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage shares different projects that have been developed to recycle trash. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...
Read Works
Read Works: Save Your Paper, Help Earth
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how recycling paper can help Earth. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Recycling and Conservation Why Recycle?
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about recycling. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Recycling and Conservation Recycling: How It Works
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about recycling and composting. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Get in the Loop!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the steps of recycling and tips for reusing and recycling. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Too Much Trash
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about recycling to reduce trash in landfills. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Chemistry and the Environment
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers chemistry and the environment with a focus on the role of lead in pollution.
Community Learning Network
Cln: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Theme Page
"A number of links to Internet sites which contain information and/or other links related to the specific theme of Recycling." Site by Community Learning Network.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Schools Online: Knowing Your World: Natural Resources
This brief article emphasizing the importance of renewable and non-renewable resources urges readers to appreciate and not waste the earth's natural resources. Following the article, there is an activity, a "Mineral Search," through...
Other
I Want to Be Recycled
Understand all there is to know about recycling! Find out what materials can be recycled, the process of specific types of materials getting recycled, and how folks can help out in the community.
Other
Battery Recycling: Lithium
Battery Solutions offers a short summary of two of the major methods for recycling lithium batteries.
eSchool Today
E School Today: Waste Management
Learn all the aspects of waste management including recycling and solid waste disposal.
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: Environmental Chemistry Faq
Find answers to common questions asked about environmental chemistry. Environmental toxins and recycling are among the topics covered in the FAQ.
Maryland Science Center
Maryland Science Center: Shrinky Dink Charms [Pdf]
Use recycled plastic to make shrinky dink jewelry and decorations.