| Time needed for the activity: | 30 – 40 Minutes |
| Students profile/age of the student: | 8-12 years old… |
| Climate change topic | Food and drinking shortage |
| Connected subject in the curriculum | Environmental, geography, science |
| Skills and competencies to be developed | critical thinking, content knowledge, teamwork, decision making, problem solving |
| Terminology, keywords | Reduce, Reuse, Recycle |
| Teaching techniques and tools: | storytelling, brainstorming, discussion, teamwork, case study |
| Methodological recommendations for the implementation | The teacher can work with students in small groups or pair students with partners. |
| Materials needed: | – A pencil – The “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” worksheet – A crayon or marker for each student – A computer with access to youtube (if your school blocks youtube you may be able do download the video and email it from http://www.clipconverter.cc/) 6 large sheets of chart paper with 2 labeled “1 Reduce,” 2 labeled “2 Reuse,” and 2 labeled “3 Recycle.” |
| Materials offered | https://www.teacher.org/lesson-plan/reduce-reuse-recycle-in-that-order/ |
Activity description, instructions for teachers
Opening to Lesson
Post the pre-made chart papers around the room.
Direct students to the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle charts placed around the classroom and ask them if they know what each word means.
Lead students in a discussion of what they do in their house, or what you do in the classroom to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
Body of Lesson – https://www.teacher.org/lesson-plan/reduce-reuse-recycle-in-that-order/
| Source: | https://www.teacher.org/lesson-plan/reduce-reuse-recycle-in-that-order/ |
| Additional links: |
Food and drinking shortage/Reduce, Reuse, Recycle