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Ethics in the Science Classroom: Recycling Lesson PlanEthics in the Science Classroom: Recycling Lesson Plan
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Ethics in the Science Classroom: Recycling

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Students work in a group to create a skit of a scenario involving recycling. Student skits should encourage and convince the audience members to participate in recycling activities. Students provide written responses after the final project is completed.

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Grade
6th - 8th
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Science
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