Think Earth 2014/15
Second Grade
Topic: Recycling and Conservation: Our
landfill is full!
Learning Objectives
Students will understand
why recycling is important.
They will learn about our
human connection to
Mother Earth.
Utah Core Objectives
2nd Grade: Language Arts,
Speaking & Listening,
Standard 3
2nd Grade: Language Arts,
Reading/Foundational Skills,
Standard 3
Time:
40- 45 minutes
Materials Needed:
 Earth flag
 A set of cards
 A Recycle & Trash
sign
 Earth Puzzle
 Landfill book
 Wump World
Spare time activities:
 Word Scramble
Handouts:
 Word Scramble
 HHW flyer
 Recycle Utah tri-fold
 Lesson review e-mail
from teacher to
parents
This lesson plan made
possible by a grant from
Summit County
Lesson Plan:
(Remember to use helpers!)
1. Introduction – What/Where is Recycle Utah.
Curbside bins – why recycle is bigger, review of the
four materials. What are the materials made from?
(Glass/Paper/Metal/Plastics)? Show pictures from
Landfill book (10 minutes).
2. Earth puzzle – make it a Silence Contest. Once
they’re finished, turn over a few random pieces to
review the backside. Talk about Mother Earth and
our relation to her, our planet. Start big, boil
down to Park City, their home. We are all connected.
Incorporate Air, Water, Food and Energy – all are
necessary. (10 minutes).
3. (Optional if time) Recycle/Trash Card Game. Ask
for two volunteers to represent “Trash” and
“Recycle.” Have the class go through the cards
designating what to put where (include a Misc.
Category for compost, e-waste, etc…). Have fun with
this! Review results. (10 minutes)
5. The Wump World by Bill Peet – read it! Finally,
what are two things you learned today – show of
hands? (10 -15 minutes)
Key Concepts:
a. Our personal connection to Mother Earth and
how we can nurture that.
b. The importance of recycling and a review of
harder-to-recycle materials.
Recycle Utah, 1951 Woodbine Way / PO Box 682998,
Park City, UT 84068. PH: 435.649.9698. Recycling drop open
24/7.
Visit us at www.recycleutah.org