Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to differentiate between garbage, recycling, and compost, and understand the importance of each in taking care of the Earth.

Materials and Prep

Materials: None

Preparation: Familiarize yourself with the concepts of garbage, recycling, and compost to effectively explain them to the student.

Activities

1. Go on a scavenger hunt around the house to find examples of garbage, recycling, and compost. Discuss the differences between them as you find each item.

2. Sort through a small amount of waste and decide whether each item is garbage, recycling, or compost. Discuss the reasons for the classification of each item.

3. Create a simple chart or drawing to illustrate the differences between garbage, recycling, and compost. Use examples from the scavenger hunt to fill in the chart or drawing.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• Garbage is things we throw away because we can't use them anymore. It's important to put garbage in the right place so that it doesn't hurt the Earth.
• Recycling is when we can use something again to make something new. It helps save the Earth's resources.
• Compost is made from old food and plants. It helps make the soil healthy so that new plants can grow.