Waste and Recycling Curriculum Resources
see also Waste
and Recycling Background Information
Air Defenders - the Quest for
Clean Air 
Learn how burning garbage in the open air causes pollution and health
problems. This site is aimed at students 10 and up. It presents alternatives
to open burning (recycle, trash dump, reuse, compost). Students earn their
Air Defender badge while pursuing their quest to clean the air and protect
community health.
www.airdefenders.org
Composting
in Schools
A comprehensive guide for teachers interested in guiding students' research
projects on composting. The book was selected by the National Science Teachers
Association to be included in 'Recommends', a collection of the best science
education books.
compost.css.cornell.edu/schools.html
Hazardous
Waste: Superfund
A collection of activities to assist in teaching about hazardous waste, environmental
issues surrounding site cleanup, and the Federal government's Superfund program.
Grades 7-12.
www.epa.gov/superfund/students/clas_act/haz-ed/hazindex.htm
Office of
Solid Waste Kids Page
The on-line activities found at this site make learning about recycling fun!
Students will love the colorful graphics and educational activities.
www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/kids/index.htm
Pollution
Prevention Toolbox
The toolbox contains a series of four-page lesson plans on various pollution
prevention concepts for schools. Grades 6-8.
www.epa.gov/reg5rcra/wptdiv/p2pages/toolbox.htm
Science
Fair Fun (PDF, About
PDF )
www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/kids/pdfs/sciencefair.pdf
Trash
Goes to School
A complete curriculum for teaching about solid waste and recycling, broken
out into four grade ranges from K-12. Covers reduction, recycling, composting,
incineration, landfills and risk.
cwmi.css.cornell.edu/TrashGoesToSchool/TrashIntro.html
The
Quest for Less: Activities and Resources for teaching K-6
Use this resource to develop lesson plans, incorporate a range of activities
into various subject areas throughout the school year.
www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/kids/quest/index.htm
Activities
Here are a few activities from the Kids' and Students' pages that could
be used in conjunction with one of the Waste and Recycling curricula.
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