Introduction
Hello Scientists!
Today we are going to become experts on reducing, reusing, and recycling to help our environment!
It is your responsibility to learn all about these methods by watching the videos and playing the interactive games linked below! After you have completed these tasks you will be ready for the final assessment.
Have fun, scientists!
Task
Task #1: Watch the video below. Afterwards, try to complete the challenges below.
Challenge 1: Define each of the terms, reduce, reuse, and recycle?
Challenge 2: Name an example for each of the terms, reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Task #2: Play this online interactive game. Afterwards, try to complete the challenges below.
https://www.turtlediary.com/game/recycling-waste.html
Challenge 1: Name an item that goes into the compost bin.
Challenge 2: Name an item that goes into the recycle bin.
Challenge 3: Name an item that goes into the trash bin.
Evaluation
Good job scientists!
You have completed the prior tasks.
Now, you are ready to complete the final assessment. You have a some options listed below, so pick the one that you like the best! You will talk about this final project to your classmates.
1. You may create something new by reusing trash and recyclables, and talk about how reusing materials helps the environment.
2. You can draw a poster that illustrates what items can be recycled.
3. You can do an oral presentation where you talk about some items you can reduce in your everyday lives.
Teacher Page
The following WebQuest was designed so students could learn about how reducing, reusing, and recycling can help the environment. The Next Generation Science Standard that is addressed by this WebQuest is K-ESS3.C - communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.