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In Search of Reused and Recycled Lesson PlanIn Search of Reused and Recycled Lesson Plan
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In Search of Reused and Recycled

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Students 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 recycled products

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recycling, conservation

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conservation, recycling, science
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Grade
3rd - 6th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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