Lesson Sequence | Waste Reduction Themed Green Week for Grade 3

This lesson for Grade 3 helps students understand the need to reduce trash and explore the life cycle of consumer products. Through discussions and projects, students will learn how everyday items are made, used, and disposed of, and why reducing waste is important for the environment.

Here’s the 5-day lesson plan:
• Day 1: Math in a Bottle
• Day 2: The Adventures of Plastic Bottles and Aluminum Cans
• Day 3: 3R's and Plastic Bags
• Day 4: Creating a Mini Landfill, the 4th R
• Day 5: Precycle-the First Step