Waste lesson plans and resources
Lesson plans for exploring waste
Online resources will teach students:
- How to recycle.
- Reduce their waste.
- Eliminate contamination.
- How waste is processed in Peel.
Resources for school and home are included.
The waste lessons are interactive and includes connected lesson plans and resources that are appropriate for in-class teaching and online learning. It also supports EcoSchools certification.
All lesson plans include PowerPoint slides, worksheets, links to videos and optional activities that extend the learning. These lesson plans can be easily used for in-class or online learning.
More waste educational resources are coming soon.
We are preparing a collection of online educational resources about waste management. It will include lesson plans, activities, videos, and Peel specific information that can be used to extend students learning.
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Other information
Kindergarten
In All About Waste, students will learn about the importance of waste management. Through song, story, and play students will be introduced to the 3R’s and how to sort their garbage, recycling, and green bin waste.
Lesson package:
- Kindergarten Lesson Outline
- Curriculum Connections
- PowerPoint Presentation and Notes
- Let’s Sort It Out Worksheet
- School Waste Sorting Posters
- Access to an Online Waste Sorting Game
Download Kindergarten Lesson Plan and Materials
Grade 1
In How to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, students will learn about how to care for the environment through practicing the 3R’s in their daily lives. This lesson includes a song, action planning activity, and waste sorting games.
Lesson package:
- Grade 1 Lesson Outline
- Curriculum Connections
- PowerPoint Presentation and Notes
- Green Goals Worksheet
- Waste Match Up Worksheet
- School Waste Sorting Posters
- Access to an Online Waste Sorting Game
Download Grade 1 Lesson Plan and Materials
Practice how to sort garbage, recycling, and green bin waste properly. This activity can be done as a whole class or individually.
Lesson plans are available for the following subjects:
