Lead the class in a discussion summarizing what they already know about recycling from watching the news or other reading. Stop occasionally to observe the container. Discuss the effects of pollution on the students daily lives. Day 2 Class Activity Read and discuss Amber s profile. Search locally to identify what your town or school is doing to recycle.
Findings are to be reported back to the class in oral or written form within a few days.
Service Project Students share their research findings. If your community has an extensive paper, glass and aluminum recycling project, discuss other needs. Brainstorm ideas, then choose a project to pursue. Ask experts to address the class while the project is in the planning stages. Assign each student or groups of students a task.