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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Sorting Worksheet

Recycling classification becomes a three-page cut-and-paste sort in which learners select qualifying pictures, move them to a collection page, and compare a model.
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Preschool–Pre-K, Grades 1–5, Elementary
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Updated Feb 21, 2024

Subject
Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Earth Day, Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences
Topic
Have Fun Teaching, Recycling
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Sorting Worksheet Help students learn about caring for the environment with this recycling sorting activity. Ideal for grades 1-3, this worksheet features 15 images for students to cut out, discussing in partners the items that can be reused or repurposed. Students then paste 10 of the reusable items onto a second worksheet, recognizing that 5 cannot be reused. An answer key is provided. This activity can be used independently, in small groups, or as a whole class to meet science standards about conservation while allowing creativity in reimagining use of common items. When combined with a class discussion, it offers various opportunities to think critically about sustainable practices. Use it as part of an Earth Day lesson or unit on the environment.

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Learning objectives

  • Classify pictured objects according to whether they can be recycled

  • Transfer selected pieces into a physical category sort

Teaching tips

  • Discuss that local recycling rules can vary, then use the page’s intended classifications for the activity while noting community differences. Explore using objects again with this reuse cut-and-paste activity.

Skills covered

  • Environmental classification — Identify recyclable items

  • Fine-motor sorting — Cut and paste selected images

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