Earth Day Recycling Video
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Objective
I can describe the importance of sorting materials correctly for recycling.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
2 questions
Imagine you have a box with paper, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans all mixed together. Explain why it's important to separate these items before putting them in the recycling bin.
The video showed machines that help sort recyclables. Why is it helpful to use machines to sort instead of only having people sort everything?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Why is it important to separate plastic bottles from paper when recycling? The video showed different machines sorting materials. Why is it important for these machines to sort the materials into groups of the same type? Imagine someone threw a glass bottle into the bin for cardboard. Why would this be a problem for the recycling center?”
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