The Recycling Conservation Calculator
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In this environmental activity (page 16 of the PDF), learners will calculate the amount of energy they save by recycling paper, plastic, glass, and aluminum materials over the span of a week. This will allow them to see first-hand the positive effects of regular recycling. Although this was created as a post-visit activity for a workshop about garbage and recycling, it also makes an excellent stand-alone activity.
- Under 5 minutes
- 1 to 4 weeks
- free
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Subjects
- Engineering and Technology
- Technology
- Energy and Power
- Technology
- Life Sciences
- Ecology
- Human Impact
- Ecology
- The Nature of Science
- Science and Society
- Risks and Benefits
- Public Policy
- Ethics
- Science and Society
- The Nature of Technology
- Technology and Society
- Technology and the Environment
- Technology and Society
Informal Categories
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Uses STEM to solve real-world problems
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards
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