Lesson Plan
Grades K-2, 3-5
Waste Not, Want Not
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Students identify ways to reduce solid waste by creatively reusing items that might be disposed of.
Students will be able to:
- Explain the benefits of reusing old materials.
- Determine creative ways to reuse old or unwanted household goods.
- Use writing to illustrate how an object was reused either through a descriptive story or detailed instructions.
Features of This Resource
- Lesson plan provides prompts for creative writing
- Children’s literature connection – ‘Joseph Had a Little Overcoat’ by Simms Taback
- Visual art component for elementary students
- Lesson plan on the 3 Rs
How Do I Get This Lesson Plan?
This lesson plan must be purchased as part of a lesson packet or as part of a full curriculum that is available in our store.
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