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Good Litter, Bad Litter

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Which ones can be thrown on the ground? Discover the difference between natural litter and unhealthy trash, helping scholars by using several examples. Use the information here to give them a basic background, but also encourage prior knowledge. Auntie Litter delves even deeper into the topic in a 15-minute podcast video in which the Pollution Patrol learns about the importance of plants to our survival. Incorporate reading, math, social studies, art, science, and even cooking using one or all of the extension activities described here. Consider also challenging kids to create an Auntie Litter video or skit of their own! 

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decay, garbage, litter, pollution

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decay, garbage, pollution, litter, trash, auntie litter, humus (organic material), english language arts
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Grade
2nd - 3rd
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English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
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1 hr
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