Summary
Trash is one of the biggest problems for our planet. Recycling turns what could be trash into something new and useful instead! Put your recycling in the correct bin, and it’ll be sent off for processing. Each different type of material goes through a different process—that’s why sorting is so important. Paper, aluminum, and glass usually can be recycled. Some plastics are recyclable, too. But others are difficult or impossible to recycle. Press “play” to learn about how to properly recycle, and when you can reduce or reuse instead.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Recycling:
- What is one new thing you learned about recycling?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining recycling.
- Draw or give one example of your own.