Recycled Materials
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A lesson plan for grades K and 2 Science and Social Studies
The purpose of this lesson is to identify those materials that can be recycled and possible uses for them. It is strongly recommended that this lesson be used as a follow-up to the K-2 lesson on Materials and Manufacturing, in which students investigate the properties of building materials in the context of the story of The Three Little Pigs. In this lesson, students continue to investigate the properties and uses of different materials. It is not too early for students in grades K-2 to wonder about what happens when things are thrown away. (see essay) In this investigation, students will be introduced to the idea that some materials can be recycled. They will investigate the types of materials that can be reused, as well as potential uses for each type of recyclable material. Please note that the following print resource is recommended for this lesson: The Three Little Pigs
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Science (2005)
Kindergarten
- Goal 3: The learner will make observations and build an understanding of the properties of common objects.
- Objective 3.01: Observe and describe the properties of different kinds of objects (clay, wood, cloth, paper, other) and how they are used.
Social Studies (2003)
Grade 2
- Goal 6: The learner will analyze how people depend on the physical environment and use natural resources to meet basic needs.
- Objective 6.01: Identify natural resources and cite ways people conserve and replenish natural resources.
Kindergarten
- Goal 5: The learner will express basic geographic concepts in real life situations.
- Objective 5.05: Identify and state how natural and human resources are used within the community.
