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Lesson Plan
Better Planet Productions

Earth Care: Recycling Survey [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this activity, students construct a survey about recycling practices in their school and community, then share the results in class and draw conclusions.
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Activity
Better Planet Productions

Earth Care: The Recycling Maniacs [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 5th
The Recycling Maniacs is a short script for a classroom play to teach the benefits of recycling.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies:from Your John to the School Lawn:is Recycled Water Really Safe?

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out whether reclaimed water is really safe by following the guidelines of the Science Buddies project.
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Handout
Globio

Glossopedia: Earth Day

For Students 3rd - 8th
Earth Day is a worldwide celebration held annually on April 22nd. The purposes of Earth Day, the history of and the various activities held around the world are described. Activities and projects that can be done daily or year round are...
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Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Cool Basics on Natural Resources

For Students 4th - 7th
Looks at the two categories of natural resources, what they are used for, their distribution around the world, threats to natural resources, recycling and composting, and conservation.
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Lesson Plan
Better Planet Productions

Earth Care: Think Green [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will explore what is involved in printer cartridge recycling, and look at its potential as a school fundraiser.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Smashing Apps: Pepsi Recycling

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The image shows a lady with a Pepsi can used as a hair roller to promote recycling.
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Lesson Plan
Better Planet Productions

Earth Care: Recycled Paper [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
After investigating and monitoring paper use at school, students will develop a plan for reducing their own paper use.
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Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Scientific Inquiry, Episode 1

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this classroom activity, students discuss how people and pollution affect the environment. Then they demonstrate ways to recycle, reduce, and reuse.
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Lesson Plan
Marilyn J. Brackney

Imagination Factory: Trash Matcher

For Students 3rd - 5th
Got Trash? Who doesn't? You can turn it to treasure by using the Trash Matcher. Click on the type of trash you have to find directions for fun projects that will use up your recyclables.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Rocks

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive tutorial you'll learn about rocks and the rock cycle. You'll be introduced to the three different rock types and what makes them what they are. You'll also learn about how the matter that makes up these rocks is...
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Activity
McGraw Hill

Glencoe Technology Education: Hybrid Electric Vehicles (He Vs)

For Students 9th - 10th
What is an HEV and how can they help the environment? Follow this WebQuest and you will be able to answer those questions and more.
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Lesson Plan
Marilyn J. Brackney

Imagination Factory: Art Is More Than a Pretty Picture

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
With this art activity, individuals or groups can use a wide variety of objects to create a collage of America. The example collage is made of garbage, and is intended to be a commentary on our problems with trash.
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Lesson Plan
Marilyn J. Brackney

Imagination Factory: Create a Butterfly Mobile

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site provides information on Alexander Calder, the inventor of the kinetic sculpture known as the mobile, as well as detailed instructions on how to create your own butterfly mobile. Included are "Tips and Tricks" to making "a more...
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Lesson Plan
Marilyn J. Brackney

Imagination Factory: Sculpture Activities

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site provides eight art activities which teach students of all age to make a variety of sculptures. Activities provided include: "Mat Board Sculpture," "Create a Butterfly Mobile," and "Carve a Free-Form Sculpture."
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: A Day to Celebrate Earth

For Teachers 2nd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about Earth Day and ways students can help the Earth. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in author's purpose.
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Lesson Plan
Better Planet Productions

Earth Care: Sort and Sift [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this lesson, learners will examine the litter they produce in their classroom and that their families produce at home, and identify ways they can reduce waste and recycle more.
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Interactive
Other

State of Michigan: Mi Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Kids don't have to be residents of Michigan to enjoy this site! There is lots of information as well as fun activities contained in six sub-categories: Yikes! Central (safety), sightseeing, way back when, you.gov, our backyard, and map it.
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Interactive
Other

Mi Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Kids don't have to be residents of Michigan to enjoy this site! There is lots of information as well as fun activities contained in six sub-categories: Yikes! Central (safety), sightseeing, way back when, you.gov, our backyard, and map it.
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Lesson Plan
Better Planet Productions

Earth Care: Once More With Feeling [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For this activity, middle schoolers will explore creative ways that materials can be reused. They will then create a commercial to advertise innovative ideas. Follow-up suggestions include having a sale or contacting local secondhand...
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Lesson Plan
Better Planet Productions

Earth Care: Audit of Household Waste [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
After performing an audit of their families' household garbage, students compare their results in class and come up with ways they can encourage environmentally friendly practices at home.