Ask students to look at the list of recycling and reusing ideas on the board, and to think about what they have learned in the lesson. Then ask them to work individually and write a list of at least five ways that they as individuals plan to recycle materials or reuse objects in order to help save the environment. Allow students about 5 minutes to write their lists. After students have finished writing their lists, ask for volunteers to read their ideas aloud to the class. Possible Extensions to the Lesson Students can work individually or in pairs to create posters to promote recycling, and reusing.
Students can work in groups to create and perform commercials for recycling and reusing.
How can we get more people to recycle at home. Students keep a tally of the answers, write up a brief summary, and present their summary to the class. Refer to the websites listed in the next section of this chapter for more information and lesson planning ideas. Continue to next page Return to top of page . .