Visy Education - Recyclables in the Rubbish?

In this lesson, students will build an understanding of the different types of recyclable materials and their impact upon our environment. They will use volume and mathematical skills to calculate school-wide waste projections. Students will approximate the amount of recyclable materials thrown away as rubbish within their school or year level. They will sort materials collected from the playground, lunch boxes or school bags, and fill paper bins or baskets to approximate volume. The shape of the paper bin and relevant volume formulas can be selected to suit different year levels.