Lesson Plan One Assessment
Written Assessment
Do you think that both of the cans from the station can be recycled?
What are some ways that you can reuse cans. Generate a list and post it in the
classroom.
NOTE for differentiation:
Students can illustrate two ways to reuse a can
Lesson Plan Two Assessment
Students will be shown illustrations on pages 24–27 in the book, Where Does the
Garbage Go?
Students will answer these sentences in their journal:
I used to throw away_______________ but now I (don’t buy it; don’t use it; reuse it;
recycle it). Students will then illustrate what their sentences represent.
Lesson Plan Three Assessment
NOTE: This is a multiple choice assessment
How is throwing away things that could be reused considered “a waste”?
A. Because it will end up in a landfill and harm our planet.
B. Throwing it away is not a waste because you don't like it anymore.
C. If you throw it away it will end up in an incinerator to melt the item.
Lesson Plan Four Assessment
This is a two part component, both written and verbal. For struggling writers
the teacher can pull a small group to come up with a song together.
To let others know the importance of reusing and recycling unwanted objects,
students will perform the songs they wrote for a partner.
Lesson Plan Five Summative Assessment
Students will create a flyer/poster identifying four ways people can reuse, reduce
and recycle.
Differentiation: Students will work in groups to rebuild reusable items from
recycled materials.
NOTE: Summative Rubric posted below.
2nd Grade Living Green Project Rubric
Project Description: Flyer/Poster encouraging people to recycle, reuse and reduce
Criteria
Methods
Visual
Description of
visual(written
form)
Presentation
Advanced
I can identify four
ways in which to
reduce, recycle
and reuse
Visual aid with
strong clear
description
SWBAT explain
all four ways that
human actions
impact that
humans have on
the natural world
SWBAT attempt
to make a oral
presentation to
peers
Proficient
I can identify
three ways in
which to reduce,
recycle and reuse
Visual aid with a
moderate
description
SWBAT explain
all three ways
that human
actions impact
that humans have
on the natural
world
SWBAT attempt
to make a oral
presentation to
peers
Basic
I can identify two
ways in which I
can reduce,
recycle and reuse
Visual aid with a
basic description
Below
I can show one
way in which I
can reduce,
recycle and reuse
No visual aid
SWBAT explain
all two ways that
human actions
impact that
humans have on
the natural world
SWBAT explain
the one way that
human actions
impact that
humans have on
the natural world
SWBAT attempt
to make a oral
presentation to
peers
SWBAT attempt
to make a oral
presentation to
peers
Student’s Page for Lesson #1
Beverage Containers Station Task Cards
Station #1 Metal Cans
Test the magnetic attraction to each can.
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Place the magnet on the top, bottom and sides of each can.
Record on your investigation sheet what you found.
Do you think each container can be recycled?
Station #2 Plastic Containers
Look at the plastic containers
 How are they different
 Can you find a number on the bottom of the container?
 Record on your investigation sheet what you found
 Do you think each container can be recycled?
Lesson #1
Student Investigation Sheet
Name:
Date:
Station #1 Metal Cans
Circle yes or no
Metal Cans
Does a magnet stick to the
top?
Bottom?
Sides?
Can it be recycled
What is it?
Can 1
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Can 2
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Lesson 1
Station #2
Investigation Sheet
Name:
Date:
Station #2 Plastics
Plastics
Is it clear or milky
What number is on the
container
Can it be recycled?
Plastic 1 bottle
Clear
Milky
1
2
Plastic 2 jug
Clear
Milky
1
2
Yes
Yes
No
No
Letter template to parents for Lesson #3 exchange
(Use school’s letterhead.)
Dear Parent or Guardian,
Please read the following information with your child:
As part of our study of reusing and recycling items no longer needed, we are
planning an exchange of items in our class. Please help your child select one or two
items that he or she no longer needs or wants, but something that another child
might want. Toys should be washed and items of clothing should be laundered.
Please do not allow your child to bring any item, which might cause injury to others
(e.g., sling shots, archery set). The item or items for the exchange should be brought
to school by ___________________. If you have any questions, please call me at__________ .
Thank you,
Lesson #5
On Top of the Landfill Song
Sung to the tune of On top of Old Smoky
On top of the landfill
On top of the landfill
All covered with trash,
I stacked all my bottles
They fell with a crash.
If I had recycled
Or even reused,
This world that we live in
Would not be abused.
I picked up my cans,
I looked all around me
And came up with a plan.
Now when I go shopping
For something to drink,
I’ll check the containers;
Now what do you think?
And when I need cookies,
Or popcorn for treats,
I’ll look for less wrappings;
Now isn’t that neat!
So now I’ll recycle,
Reduce, and reuse;
My world will be brighter,
Since wisely I choose.
Lyrics: Bonnie Styles
Las Palmas Elementary School
Reference:
California Government: Closing the Loop. (n.d.). K-3 Module, Unit 2: Reducing,
Reusing, and Recycling Classroom Waste. Retrieved from California Recycle
website:
http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Education/Curriculum/CTL/K3Module/Unit2
/Unit2.pdf