Students explore vermi-composting. In this vermi-composting lesson, students listen to the story Diary of a Worm and discuss the parts of a worm. They create worm bins and add organic food for the worms to recycle. 

Students examine the process of recycling by creating a mock television commercial about recycling. In this recycling lesson, students watch an animated demonstration about recycling and answer content questions. Students play an online...

In this recycling and waste disposal activity, students check one of 5 boxes with predictions on how long certain materials such as styrofoam and glass take to decompose and disappear underground. There are 10 items that students must...

In this recycling activity, students explore what materials can be recycled and the impact recycling can have on conserving resources. This activity has 8 short answer questions.

Students create plans in order to reduce solid waste. In this recycling lesson plan, students discuss and come up with plans to reduce consumption, reusing products, recycling materials, and composting and then present their plans to the...

In this density of materials worksheet, learners examine ways to sort a dump truck of recycled materials using the density of the material types. Students write a letter to the city council to describe their method of sorting.

Third graders observe the importance of recycling. In this environmental lesson, 3rd graders will view experiments on water filtration, paper-making, and breathing pollutants, and will categorize recyclable materials.

Young scholars plan a "no garbage" lunch and hold a classroom contest to sort grabage into what can and what can't be recycled. They assess the importance of reducing the amount of garbage in the environment and set up a book recycling...

If you have a little left over tinsel and aluminum foil, your class can create these fun moon and star mobiles. Poster board or recycled cardboard become your moon and stars; the tinsel gives them sparkle. This would be a great...

Students discover recyclable materials and the proper disposal of those items through Internet research. Working in groups of four, they search the Internet for uses of recyclable materials. After research is complete, they participate...

Metal work can be a wonderful way to expose learners to Mexican folk art. This resource provides all the necessary steps for creating Mexican metal tooling with your art class. Images, web links, recommended books and products make...

Students discover the lightweighting concept used by manufacturers. In this environmental education lesson plan, students research the reduction of the amount of aluminum used in cans. Students wrap the lesson plan up by writing a...

Students create an advertising campaign. In this environmental education lesson, students research aluminum and aluminum can recycling. Students wrap the lesson up by writing newspaper articles, creating public service announcements, and...

Students determine the percentage increase in output of solid waste in the U.S. They determine the length of time it takes for throw away items to decompose.

Students explain the importance of recycling. In this environmental science lesson, students classify materials as recyclable or not. They make posters that promote the benefits of recycling.

The design challenge: develop a method to separate steel from aluminum. The first lesson plan in an eight-part series introduces the class to the grand challenge of ciming up with a method to streamline a sorting process at a...

In this recycling activity, students use 10 give terms to complete the sentences about trash, landfills, recycling and energy. They also answer 2 questions about trash collection fees and the economics of recycling.

Students recognize the importance of solid waste management. In this science lesson plan, students analyze individual solid waste management habits as they enhance their knowledge of solid waste disposal and the recycling process.

In this recycling worksheet, students complete 10 multiple choice questions, choosing the correct recycling related word that fits a given description.

For this recycling worksheet, students choose the correct definition for a set of 15 words related to recycling. A reference web site is included for additional activities. 

Students study recycling. Group members conduct an experiment by making recycled paper over a four day period. If possible, your class will also take an excursion to a local recycling center.

Students discover methods that can save the planet by recycling.  For this sustainable planet lesson, students read The Berenstein Bears Don't Pollute Anymore, and practice memorizing the 3 R's.  Students write commitment...

Students examine the metal aluminum. In this metal properties instructional activity, students experiment to distinguish between aluminum and other metals. Students assess how aluminum is created and recycled.

Young scholars identify recycled and recyclable products by reading their packaging They understand the impact of solid waste on landfills and relate the idea of conserving natural resources to the importance of recycling and buying...