Lesson Plans
Many people who contact Planet Ark tell us that it's their children who have taught them about recycling after learning about it at school. So, in many ways, it is the teachers who are the forefront of the recycling revolution.
Recycling can be fun and it's a great way to help the environment. Use this section to download activity sheets, information and fun stuff for kids.
NRW Recycle Right Lesson Plans
A range of Recycle Rights Lesson Plans are being developed for primary and high school grades.
- Recycle Right ... to save resources Yr 5 and 6 (288kb pdf file)
Students conduct a recyclable packaging survey at school.
- Recycle Right ... to save resources Yrs 3 and 4 (309kb pdf file)
Students design a poster to educate about the benefits of recycling various materials.
- Recycle Right ... to reduce contamination Yrs 3 and 4 (312kb pdf file)
Students hold a fun relay event to sort out what can and cannot be recycled in their local service.
- Recycle Right ... to reduce contamination Yrs 5 and 6 (336kb pdf file)
Students research and design an education campaign around how to avoid recycling problems.
