Check it! - Hot and Cold - Year 1

In an educational setting for Year 1 students, the topic of recycling is explored to understand its importance. The teaching materials suggest incorporating regular review sessions to help children consolidate their understanding of why recycling is necessary. These reviews can take various forms, such as a 'Brain dump' where children express everything they know about the subject, or a 'Give me FIVE!' activity where they list five specific items related to the topic. Other suggested methods include adding information to a mind map or using 'Retrieval Pyramids' to recall facts, all of which aim to deepen the students' comprehension of recycling.

The materials prompt students to engage with questions such as "Why do we recycle?" and encourage them to identify items that are not environmentally friendly. By doing so, children learn about the impact of waste on the environment. Additionally, they are asked to 'Expand and Elaborate' on the concept that while plastic can be useful, it also has negative aspects. Another activity, 'Give me 5!', challenges the children to name five pollutants that affect our air quality. These interactive and thought-provoking activities are designed to highlight the significance of recycling and its role in protecting the environment for future generations.