GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK

Introduction

Age is nothing but a number! It doesn't matter what age you are, everyone can be more aware of recycling and what we can do to minimize our carbon footprint. Consider the amount of trash you throw away in one day. Now think about all the people in the world and consider how much trash accumulates between all of us.

Task

This Webquest will provide links to information you will need to become more aware of recycling and later create an Earth Day flyer or brochure. You will be working in groups of three and will create an awareness flyer/brochure to present to the class.

Process

Watch:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqagBlj9StM

Explore:https://www.recyclenow.com/reduce/what-more-can-i-do-reduce-waste

Explore:http://iwanttoberecycled.org/contribute

Explore:http://purggo.com/blogs/news/76831687-15-easy-tips-to-get-your-kids-to-…

Discuss in your groups:

What is recyleable and was is not?

How can you save water, paper, plastic, electricty, etc?

What does reduce, reuse, and recylce mean?

How can we spread the word?

How can you encourage your peers to recycle?

Once your group has finished brainstorming and answering the questions, create an awareness flyer/brochure. All group members must contribute and will present in front of class. The questions above must all be answered on the flyer/brochure.

Evaluation

The following rubric will be used to grade flyers and brochures:

CATEGORY	(4) Excellent	(3) Good	(2) Almost	(1) Not Yet
Attractiveness & Organization (Organization)	The brochure/flyer has exceptionally attractive formatting and well-organized information.	The brochure/flyer has attractive formatting and well-organized information.	The brochure/flyer has well-organized information.	The brochure/flyer's formatting and organization of material are confusing to the reader.
Content - Accuracy (Ideas)	The brochure/flyer has all of the required information (see checklist) and some additional information	The brochure/flyer has all of the required information (see checklist).	The brochure/flyer has most of the required information (see checklist).	The brochure/flyer has little of the required information (see checklist).
Writing - Mechanics (Conventions)	All of the writing is done in complete sentences. Capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the brochure.	Most of the writing is done in complete sentences. Most of the capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the brochure.	Some of the writing is done in complete sentences. Some of the capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the brochure.	Most of the writing is not done in complete sentences. Most of the capitalization and punctuation are not correct throughout the brochure.
Graphics/Pictures	The graphics go well with the text and there is a good mix of text and graphics.	The graphics go well with the text, but there are so many that they distract from the text.	The graphics go well with the text, but there are too few.	The graphics do not go with the accompanying text or appear to be randomly chosen.

Once all groups have presented their project, students will discuss with each other what they have learned. Students will also be ask to take flyer/brochures home to discuss with parents what they will do to keep the Earth clean.

Conclusion

Now that you have learned more about recycling, will you commit to doing your part? Did this project spark awareness for you? Remember that Earth Day is April 22 but we should do our part to save the planet every day, not just on 4/22.