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Medium: 4 Ways to Make Your Code More Reusable
Reusable code saves time, energy and cost making it vital in software development. Consider four essential attributes to make code more reusable.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 12.31 Conservation
Understand the structure and function of the human lymphatic system.
Science Museum of Minnesota
Science Museum of Minnesota: Thinking Fountain: Ne Wspaper
See and read this demonstration of papermaking that is suitable for elementary students.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Recycling
This lesson plan site focuses on defining recycling, identifying recyclable materials, categorizing recyclable materials, understanding the importance of filtration and identifying the recycle symbols.
Other
Master Composter
Learn about composting, and find our how it helps connect people to the Earth's natural processes.
Better Planet Productions
Earth Care: Once More With Feeling [Pdf]
For this activity, students will explore creative ways that materials can be reused. They will then create a commercial to advertise innovative ideas. Follow-up suggestions include having a sale or contacting local secondhand stores.
Other
Recyclezone: Fun Zone: How Much of a Waster Are You?
Take this "lifestyle challenge" guiz to see how much you waste on a typical school day. Are you a good recycler?
Other
Recyclezone: Info Zone: Fight Waste at School
Learn how you can cut waste at school by following the 3R's: reduce, reuse, recycle. Before throwing it in the trash, see if you can use some of these ideas to help solve the problem of waste.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Environment for Kids: Recycling
Kids learn about recycling and how it helps the environment. What can be recycled and how recycling works for teachers and students.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
What is the point to recycling? Why should we do it? What is the best way to do it? Check out this eco-friendly reminder.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Recycle Reduce Reuse
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a lesson on the 3 R's-recycle, reduce, and reuse.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Earth Day
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart for kindergarteners to explain Earth Day by integrating tools on each page that prompt student participation and enhance learning.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Schools Online:knowing Your World: Water Rich Water Poor
"Water Rich Water Poor" emphasizes the importance of water conservation and provides suggestions for conserving water.