1. Topic-
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The Three R's - Recycling, Reducing, and Reusing |
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2. Content-
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The teacher will engage students in a discussion about the influences
that people have on our Earth. The teacher should direct the discussion
toward recycling, after which the PPT on the 3 R's should be viewed.
Following the PPT presentation, students will think of different ways
that they can use the 3 R's. |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1. Recognize what each student can do to reuse and recycle.
2. Describe a plan to assist in the home and community.
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4. Objectives-
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1.S.ES.03.44"�Students will recognize that paper, metal, glass,
and some plastics can be recycled.
2. S.IA.03.12"�Share ideas about science through purposeful conversation
in collaborative groups.
3. S.RS.03.18"�Describe the effect humans and other organisms have
on the balance of the natural world.
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5. Materials and Aids-
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- Computer
- PPT Presentation (Recycle, Reduce, Reuse) In lieu of PPT, opt for
a story or info-text re: recycling
- KWL chart/whiteboard or poster board
- Teacher-made "�giant' Earth cutout (to be positioned in hallway
so that student worksheets can be displayed)
- Worksheet (created on Kidspiration) *pictured at end of lesson
- Pencils/markers/crayons |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
A nice way to discover what students know about recycling would
be to have several empty pop cans throughout the room. Tell students
that there is money scattered throughout the room, and anyone who
finds it can keep it( In Michigan, each pop can is worth 10 cents).
If students are on their game, a few will collect cans"�if not, let
the students know that the task was to recognize that the cans can
be recycled and redeemed for money. |
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B. Development-
- The teacher will engage the class in an open discussion about
the pop can introduction (money hunt).
- The teacher will use a KWL chart to determine what students know
and would like to learn about recycling, reusing and reducing.
- Students will view the PPT presentation on the 3 R's (teacher should
invite questions throughout presentation, pausing when needed).
- The teacher will refer to the KWL chart, asking students to contribute
what they have learned about the 3 R's.
- Students will get into small groups (4-5).
- Pass out Kidspiration worksheets, and explain and model what students
should do.
o For each of the 3 R's, either draw a picture or explain in a few
words how you can use them to help protect the Earth.
o Students can refer to the KWL chart for ideas.
- Once the class has finished, allow students to come in front of
the class to talk about their ideas.
- Allow each group (one at a time) to go into the hallway and display
their 3 R's on the giant Earth cutout.
- Once again, engage students in a conversation about the 3 R's, and
ask for ideas about how they could be used in the school, at home,
etc. |
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C. Practice-
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D. Independent Practice-
Homework: Discuss with parents about recycling. |
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
Students with learning disabilities or cognitive/physical impairments
will be allowed to work with a partner. In addition, they can come
up with one idea for each of the 3 R's, instead of two.
Higher-achieving students or students that finish early can write
a few sentences in their journal describing a cause/effect relationship
with one of their 3 R ideas (i.e., how will their idea help to save
the habitat of an animal). |
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F. Checking for understanding-
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G. Closure-
Close the lesson discussing different ways that people they know
practice the 3 R's. Tell students that they will use their new knowledge
about the 3 R's to explore some of the animals that are endangered
and/or extinct. In addition, ask students to think about a favorite
animal that is not yet endangered, but how what people do or do not
do might have an effect on that animal. |
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7. Evaluation-
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Students will be assessed both informally as well as formally.
Informal assessment will be determined by student's involvement with
class discussions.
Formal assessment will be evaluated by student's completed worksheet.
If student was able to present 2 ideas for each of the 3 R's (either
through illustration or words), then they will have demonstrated understanding. |
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