Grades(s): Grades 6-7, Junior High/High School, Grades 4-5

Project Outline

Garbage and Recycling
An Engaged Learning Unit

Grades 4-8

Created by Melissa Gross and Barbara King

email Melissa: megross@midwest.net

email Barbara: bking@egyptian.net

Lesson 1 - Recycle City
Lesson 2 – Scavenger Hunt
Lesson 3 – Rate a Lunch Bag
Lesson 4 – The 3 R’s
Lesson 5 – At the Dump
Lesson 6- What You Can Do
Introduction
Overview/Abstract
Alternate Unit Outline
Background Information on Recycling
Supplies, Materials, and Technology Needed
Timeline
Assessment Tools
Unit Activities
Glossary
Other Cool Links
About the Authors
Bibliography