Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Kenya Disposes of Disposable Bags

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Kenya Disposes of Disposable Bags," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Compost Columns

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For this unit of lessons, students examine the role of compost columns and recycling. They create a KWL chart about garbage in Chicago. They also examine life cycles and packaging of everyday products.
Activity
Smithsonian Institution

Lemelson Center: Spark!lab: Make Plastic [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn how to make biodegradable plastic using common ingredients found right in your kitchen. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]