What to Recycle in Wisconsin
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Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Social Studies, Chemistry, English Language Arts
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Provided by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
What it is
- This helpful guide for recycling in Wisconsin includes detailed lists of recycling rules, explanations, and how to recycle a variety of other materials.
- Students will learn about what can and cannot be recycled, how to recycle, some issues encountered when recycling, and additional information about recycling-adjacent topics.
Teaching tips
Positives
- This resource is straightforward and easy to understand.
- Students will benefit from non-fiction text features embedded in the resource, such as headings and subheadings, lists, and explanations.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should have prior knowledge of the importance of recycling and conserving natural resources.
Differentiation
- Science classes can use this information to connect to lessons about nutrient cycling, rare metals and other elements, or decomposition.
- Younger students may enjoy a role-playing recycling game using the rules set forth in the resource and using real recyclables would make it even more fun!
- Older students may enjoy creating informative recycling posters to spread awareness in their school or community.
- Most of the vocabulary terms are linked to provide more information for students unfamiliar with the terminology used.
From the scientist review
This resource describes what can and cannot be recycled in the state of Wisconsin. It also contains resources for how to recycle other materials that cannot be recycled through the municipal waste systems. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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