What to Recycle in Wisconsin

• 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. 

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.
  

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