It can later be transcribed on regular paper and formatted so the children can draw pictures to match the written words. Bar Graph- count different kinds of containers or ways things can be packaged and whether they can be recycled or not. Have children bring in samples. As children bring in real samples and make a display of items. They can give oral report about what was in the container the kind of material, is it recyclable, the name of the shape and record it on the chart.
Children can make a group collage of items they bring to class.
Get parent permission Call recycling center and arrange date Class discussion about what they think they are going to see. Have each child bring pop can. Have children describe what each picture shoes them doing. Laminate to preserve. Combine rest of trip to a Museum or Nature Center near recycling plant and tie in a walking trip to include other topics of class discussion.