Students Click Here ---> Recyclables vs. Non- Recyclables By: Jacqueline Boggs TEACHER’S SECTION Students Teachers continue... next

Audience -Second graders. -Suburban community. -Children learning about recycling on Earth Day. -Students who have free time and want extra credit. next

Environment Students work individually. In a computer lab or a classroom with computers. next

Objective -Given examples of objects, students will be able to identify which items can and cannot be recycled by picking out the recyclables from the group. Students will be given the grade they receive on the quiz at the end of the powerpoint. next

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Mr. Earth This is Mr. Earth. He is going to cheer you on throughout this activity. To navigate throughout the activity you can use the next and back buttons. Try them out. nextback

People are using up the Earth’s resources too fast. We can slow this down by recycling. Recycling is the process used to turn used materials into something else. It is very easy to do. Mr. Earth will show you how. nextback

Go through this activity and learn all about what can and cannot be recycled. Make sure you understand the differences. Take the quiz at the end. GOOD LUCK! nextback

The Earth’s resources are being used too fast. We are using them up. This can become a big problem. Recycling is a way we can fix this. We will begin by learning about recycling. nextback

Many everyday objects can be recycled easily at home. Items that can be recycled usually have the recycling symbol on the bottom. nextback Like this...

paper steel glass aluminum cans foil plastics (certain numbers) Recyclables include: nextback

Non-recyclables include: cellophane styrofoam full aerosol cans medical wastes paint light bulbs nextback

Paper Paper and cardboards are examples of recyclables. Examples: notebook paper, cardboard, construction paper, newspapers However, photographs and heat sensitive paper CANNOT be recycled. nextback

a. cardboard b. photograph c. magazine d. notecards You just learned about the papers that can be recycled. Pick the one that cannot. What do you think?

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next Incorrect! Remember cardboard, magazines, notecards, and other types of paper all recyclable. The one that cannot be recycled is a photograph.

METALS Most metals are able to be recycled. Examples: aluminum cans, steel, foil, empty aerosol cans. The ones that are not recyclable include aerosol cans that are full, paint cans, and other metals with toxins inside. nextback

Glass Glass objects are also recyclable. Examples include: glass jars, containers, bottles. Glass that is not recyclable includes: light bulbs, mirrors, and treated glass. nextback

Now here’s the tricky part. Plastics contain a number on the bottom. That number determines whether or not the plastic can be recycled. The next few slides will be over each type of plastic. nextback

PET or PETE -Most commonly used. -Can be recycled. -Examples: water bottles, soda bottles, most plastic containers used to hold food. nextback

HDPE -Plastic used for many things. -Can be recycled easily. -Examples: trash bags,milk jugs, cleaning product bottles, tubs butter comes in, cereal box liners, shampoo and conditioner bottles. nextback

V or PC Tougher plastic. Not usually recycled. Only certain recycling companies accept them. Make sure you ask your recycling company. Examples: Siding, medical equipment, piping. nextback

LDPE Flexible plastic. Not usually recycled. DO NOT recycle unless you ask your recycling company first. Examples: Squeezable bottles, shopping bags, tote bags, carpet, furniture, dry cleaning bags. nextback

PP Used when dealing with hot liquids. ONLY recycled through certain companies. Examples: Straws, syrup bottles, ketchup bottles, caps. nextback

PS nextback -Styrofoam or other foam products. -NOT USUALLY recycled. Examples: Disposable plates and cups, egg cartons, carry-out containers.

OTHER This group contains all of the plastics that don’t fit into the before categories. NOT recycled! Examples: Sunglasses, nylon, gallon water bottles, cases for iPods. nextback

Plastics can be confusing. If you ever have questions when at home you can ask your parents. If they are not sure you can call and ask your local recycling company. If the plastic has a 1 or 2 then it is safe to recycle. nextback

Should a plastic number 6, styrofoam, be recycled? a. YES b. NO

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Incorrect! Remember styrofoam isn’t recyclable. next

As you have learned, there are very many recyclable objects out there. Recycling is very important. You are helping the Earth when you recycle. Make sure to encourage all your family and friends to recycle. It is easy and everyone can do it! nextback

nextback Okay guys you have learned all the info. Now it is time to take the quiz. If you would like you can go back and study or go onto the quiz. Good luck!

Can the following aluminum can be recycled? A. YES B. NO

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Incorrect; oh no! Remember aluminum is a recyclable metal. next

Which item cannot be recycled? A. water bottle B. Coke can C. Styrofoam D. Notebook paper

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next Incorrect, remember a water bottle is a plastic and can be recycled.

next Incorrect, remember a coke can is an aluminum can. It is a metal that can be recycled.

next Incorrect, remember notebook paper is just paper and it can be recycled.

Which paper product cannot be recycled? A. Magazines B. Note cards C. Construction paper D. Heat sensitive paper

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Incorrect! Magazines, notecards, and construction paper are all recyclables. The correct answer is heat sensitive paper. It CANNOT be recycled. next

All of the following are non-recyclables except: A. Treated glass B. Glass jars C. Mirrors D. Light bulbs

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Incorrect. The correct answer is glass jars. Remember treated glass, mirrors, and light bulbs CANNOT be recycled. next

Bonus! Which two plastic numbers are the most easily recycled? A. 3 and 4 B. 4 and 6 C. 1 and 2 D. 5 and 7

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Incorrect. The correct answer is C. Plastic numbers 1 and 2 are the most easily recycled.

Good job! You have completed this program. Now go home and recycle! Remember these items can be recycled. next

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