Introduction
- WHEN WAS RECYCLING STARTED?
- The first Australian paper mill use recycled material was built in 1815 - it used recycled rags to make paper. Waste paper collection from household and factories started in Melbourne in the 1920. More common cart and horse collections of newspaper from household began in Australia in 1940's. this paper was typically re-used or recycled into packaging material. Charitable organisations have been recycling household goods and clothing for over 100 years.
- IMPORTANCE OF RECYCLING
- Recycling is very important as waste has a huge negative impact on the natural environment. Harmful chemicals and greenhouse gasses are released from rubbish in landfill sites. Recycling helps to reduce the pollution caused by waste it also reduces the need for row materials so that the rainforests can be preserved.
- GARY ANDERSON, the man who designed the logo of recycling.
- During the project you shall have an exciting learning experiences from various sources like the internet, fellow students and community members.
- You will educate your schoolmate and the people in the community about recycling using different methods like class presentation, social media, posters, public gatherings and conferences.
Task
- YOUR TASK WILL BE:
A. To give information to the people the importance of recycling specially in recycling their waste like papers, plastic bags, bottles or plastic bottles and other recycable materials.
B. To present a creative products that are made out of recycled materials in the class or in the community.
Process
- As a class you will be divided into three group or competing teams. Team 1 will be the group of recycled products made out of paper, team 2 will be the group of recycled products made out of plastic bags/cellophane like candy rappers the last group or team will be the team of recycled products made out of bottles/ plastic bottles.
- Each group will do their research from:
- The internet in school by getting information from the google or web links
- The community or the organizations in the community that is related to recycling
- Fellow students or young people
- The three group will converge and compile their research or gathered information in different ways for the students and community, examples are notes, posters, photos, videos and power point presentation.
- Each group or team will appoint three members who will present their research and recommendations to the class and will be evaluated using the assessment rubric.
Evaluation
| CRITERIA | EXCELLENT (10 points) | GOOD (6-9points) | NEED IMPROVEMENT (1-5 points) |
| SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE | -subject knowledge is evident throughout the research/ project. | -subject knowledge is evident in much of the project. | - some subject knowledge is evident |
| ORIGINALITY | -the majority of the content and many of the ideas are fresh and original | -the project shows some evidence or originality | - there is little evidence of new thought |
| INFORMATION | - all information are clear, appropriate and correct | - most information is clear and appropriate and correct | - some information are confusing, incorrect or flawed |
| CREATIVITY | - student's word has yet to display levels of creativity | -student's work shows a developing level of creativity | -student's work has displayed good levels of creativity |
Conclusion
- Although volunteering and recycling are just two of the ways to help change the world, everyone can begin somewhere. a person can study ways to change the world, but doing something to help is the best way to understand the process
- May the project or research work done properly and effective and I hope that all of us will benefit from your works.
- Remember that you are free to ask or consult your teacher and request for assistance if needed.