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Recyclables vs. Non-RecyclablesBy: Jacqueline Boggs
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Audience
-Second graders.-Suburban community.-Children learning about recycling on Earth Day.-Students who have free time and want extra credit.
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Environment
Students work individually.
In a computer lab or a classroom with computers.
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Objective
-Given examples of objects, students will be able to identify which items can and cannot be recycled by picking out the recyclables from the group. Students will be given the grade they receive on the quiz at the end of the powerpoint.
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REDUSEREUSERECYCLE
Recyclables vs. Non-Recyclables
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Mr. EarthThis is Mr. Earth. He is going to cheer you on throughout this activity.
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People are using up the Earth’s resources too fast. We can slow this down by recycling. Recycling is the process used to turn used materials into something else. It is very easy to do. Mr. Earth will show you how.
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Go through this activity and learn all about what can and cannot be recycled. Make sure you understand the differences. Take the quiz at the end.
GOOD LUCK!
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The Earth’s resources are being used too fast. We are using them up. This can become a big problem. Recycling is a way we can fix this. We will begin by learning about recycling.
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Many everyday objects can be recycled easily at home. Items that can be recycled usually have the recycling symbol on the bottom.
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Like this...
paper
steel
glass
aluminum cans
foil
plastics (certain numbers)
Recyclables include:
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Non-recyclables include:
cellophane
styrofoam
full aerosol cans
medical wastes
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PaperPaper and cardboards are examples of recyclables.
Examples: notebook paper, cardboard, construction paper, newspapers
However, photographs and heat sensitive paper CANNOT be recycled.
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a. cardboard
b. photograph
c. magazine
d. notecards
You just learned about the papers that can be recycled. Pick the one that cannot.
What do you think?
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CORRECT !
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Incorrect! Remember cardboard, magazines,
notecards, and other types of paper all recyclable. The one that cannot be recycled
is a photograph.
METALSMost metals are able to be recycled.
Examples: aluminum cans, steel, foil, empty aerosol cans.
The ones that are not recyclable include aerosol cans that are full, paint cans, and other metals with toxins inside.
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Glass
Glass objects are also recyclable.
Examples include: glass jars, containers, bottles.
Glass that is not recyclable includes: light bulbs, mirrors, and treated glass. nextback
Now here’s the tricky part. Plastics contain a number on the bottom. That number determines whether or not the plastic can be recycled. The next few slides will
be over each type of plastic.
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PET or PETE
-Most commonly used.
-Can be recycled.-Examples: water
bottles, soda bottles, most plastic containers used to
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HDPE-Plastic used for many things.
-Can be recycled easily.
-Examples: trash bags,milk jugs,
cleaning product bottles, tubs butter
comes in, cereal box liners,
shampoo and conditioner
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V or PC
Tougher plastic.
Not usually recycled. Only certain recycling companies accept them. Make sure you ask your recycling company.
Examples: Siding, medical equipment, piping.
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LDPE
Flexible plastic.
Not usually recycled. DO NOT recycle unless you ask your recycling company first.
Examples: Squeezable bottles, shopping bags, tote bags, carpet, furniture, dry cleaning bags. nextback
PP
Used when dealing with hot liquids.
ONLY recycled through certain
companies.
Examples: Straws, syrup bottles,
ketchup bottles, caps. nextback
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-Styrofoam or other foam products.
-NOT USUALLY recycled.
Examples: Disposable plates and cups, egg cartons, carry-out containers.
OTHER
This group contains all of the plastics that don’t fit into the before categories.
NOT recycled!
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Plastics can be confusing. If you ever have questions when at
home you can ask your parents. If they are not sure you can call
and ask your local recycling company. If the plastic has a 1 or
2 then it is safe to recycle.
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Should a plastic number 6, styrofoam,
be recycled?
a. YES
b. NO
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CORRECT! GOOD JOB!
Incorrect! Remember
styrofoam isn’t recyclable.
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As you have learned, there are very many recyclable objects out there. Recycling is very important. You are helping the Earth
when you recycle. Make sure to encourage all your family and friends to
recycle. It is easy and everyone can do it!
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Okay guys you have learned all
the info. Now it is time to take the
quiz. If you would like you
can go back and study or go onto the quiz. Good
luck!
Can the following aluminum can be
recycled?
A. YES
B. NO
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CORRECT!
Incorrect; oh no! Remember aluminum is a
recyclable metal.
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Which item cannot be recycled?
A. water bottle
B. Coke can
C. Styrofoam
D. Notebook paper
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CORRECT!
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Incorrect, remember a
water bottle is a plastic and
can be recycled.
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Incorrect, remember a
coke can is an aluminum can.
It is a metal that can be recycled.
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Incorrect, remember notebook
paper is just paper and it
can be recycled.
Which paper product cannot be recycled?
A. Magazines
B. Note cards
C. Construction paper
D. Heat sensitive paper
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Correct! Good job!
Incorrect! Magazines, notecards, and construction
paper are all recyclables. The correct answer is heat
sensitive paper. It CANNOT be recycled.
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All of the following are non-recyclables
except:
A. Treated glass
B. Glass jars
C. Mirrors
D. Light bulbs
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Correct!
Incorrect. The correct answer is glass jars. Remember treated glass, mirrors, and
light bulbs CANNOT be recycled.
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Bonus!Which two plastic numbers
are the most easily recycled?
A. 3 and 4B. 4 and 6C. 1 and 2D. 5 and 7
CORRECT! GOOD JOB!
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Incorrect. The correct answer is
C. Plastic numbers 1 and 2
are the most easily recycled.
Good job! You have completed this
program. Now go home and recycle! Remember
these items can be recycled.
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