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Waste-Less Lunch Lesson PlanWaste-Less Lunch Lesson Plan
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K - 5th
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Waste-Less Lunch

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Is it possible to have a waste-less lunch? Can your class become leaders in conservation? Discuss the importance of reducing waste during lunch time with a fun lesson that can be extended to everyday practices. First the class examines the types of packaging used to package their lunches, then they discuss ways they can conserve natural resources by reducing the amount of waste they produce. Throughout the lunch hour, learners will sort items into categories using a handy chart. In no time, they'll all know what to reuse, recycle, compost, and throw away.

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environmental stewardship, the environment, conservation, natural resources

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conservation, natural resources, waste & recycling, environmental awareness, science

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  • The lesson can be extended to promote environmental thinking throughout the entire school year

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