Activities
and Curriculum Links
Primary Level Activity #1
Introduce the topic of Recycling by reading 'The Lorax' by Dr.
Seuss to the students. This story is short enough to be read in
one or two sessions. Talk about the events of the story with the
students. Have them try to identify areas of our environment,
which are destroyed through pollution (water, air, earth). Have
them identify ways in which these elements of our environment
can be harmed. Create word lists on cards that students can use
in both speaking and writing about this issue. Ask the students
to look around themselves at school. What evidence of pollution
can be seen? What can be done to help reduce the problem? How
can we, as a class let others know of the problem? What suggestions
can we provide to help others reduce the problem? What can we
do ourselves? Can we create a personal conservation plan?
At another session, the discussion can extend to our homes and
the same issues raised as above.
Curriculum
Link
Primary Level Activity #1
1.
Ask questions to gain information.(S. S. Gr. 1)
2. Locate information from primary sources.(S. S. Gr. 1)
3. Identify an area of concern and contribute to a school activity
connected to it.(S. S. Gr. 1)
4. Use appropriate vocabulary.(S. S. Gr. 2 & 3)
5. Ask questions to gain information and explore alternatives.(S.S.
Gr. 2 & 3)
6. Sort and classify information.(S. S. Gr. 2)
7. Communicate the results of inquiry.(S. S. Gr. 1, 2, & 3)
8. Express thoughts and feelings about a story.(L. Read. Gr. 1)
9. Express clear responses to written materials.(L. Read. Gr.
2)
10. Identify the main idea in a piece of writing and cite supporting
details.(L. Read. Gr. 3)
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