Check it! - Recycling - Year 1

In a series of educational slides aimed at Year 1 students, the focal topic is recycling and its importance. The material encourages teachers to create regular opportunities for children to review what they have learned about recycling. Various interactive ideas are suggested to make the learning process engaging, such as 'Brain dump!', 'Give me FIVE!', 'Add to my mind map', 'Expand and Elaborate!', and 'Retrieval Pyramids'. These activities are designed to help children consolidate their understanding of recycling in a dynamic and memorable way.

The content prompts children to think critically about recycling by asking them to list reasons why we recycle and to identify items that are not environmentally friendly. Additionally, students are encouraged to name five pollutants that affect our air quality. By expanding and elaborating on these points, the slides aim to deepen the students' comprehension of the subject. The nuances of recycling are also touched upon, highlighting that while plastic can be useful, it also has negative aspects. Through these activities, the educational material seeks to foster a foundational awareness of environmental stewardship in young learners.