Waste Activities
Explore our collection of activities related to Waste! The age ranges are suggestions only, many can be adapted to various age groups (please note that the numbers listed are AGES, not grades)
Click on an activity title to download the full activity. You can also use the search bar at the bottom of the page to search for keywords.
Click on an activity title to download the full activity. You can also use the search bar at the bottom of the page to search for keywords.
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Name: Start a Vermi-Compost Bin
Theme: Waste Age Range: 8-18yrs Time Needed: 30min Description: Students learn about composting as a way to divert food waste from the landfill. Our food scraps can go back to the earth, completing the food cycle, by being composted. Contact Ecology North at [email protected] to ask about getting worms for your classroom! Resource Sheet |
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Name: EcoTheater
Theme: Waste Age Range: 11yrs+ Time Needed: 60-120min Description: Through dramatic role playing, students learn about environmental issues and the importance of waste reduction. Reason to Dream Script Project Waste Reducer Script |
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Name: Recycling Relay
Theme: Waste Age Range: 6-12yrs Time Needed: 10-20min Description: Learn about the importance of recycling and what waste goes in which bin. |
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Name: Musical Instruments out of Trash
Theme: Waste Age Range: 5-10yrs Time Needed: 30min Description: Students learn about the value of repurposing materials and try to find a fun use for something they would otherwise throw out. |