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Classroom Recycling Center Lesson Plan

Classroom Recycling Center Lesson Plan

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Classroom Recycling Center

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Students create, organize and advertise a recycling center in their classroom. Students brainstorm different items that could be recycled, including cell phones and printer cartridges. Various recycling stations are set up in the classroom and managed by students.

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