Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand basic math concepts while learning about recycling.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Pen, paper, recycling bin

Prep: None

Activities

• Counting Recyclables: Go around your house and collect recyclable items. Count how many items you have collected and write the numbers down.

• Sorting Game: Sort the recyclables into categories like paper, plastic, and metal. Count how many items are in each category.

• Math Art: Create a collage using recycled materials. Count how many pieces you used for your artwork.

Talking Points

• "Recycling is like giving our trash a second chance to become something new."
• "When we count the recyclables, we are practicing our math skills by using numbers."
• "Sorting the recyclables helps us organize them into groups, just like we group numbers in math."
• "Creating art with recycled materials is a fun way to show how we can be creative while helping the environment."