Learn about organic, non-organic, and toxic waste through these activities and assessments that require no more prepping than simply printing the pages (except for the experiment). Students will look at different types of waste and how they are created.
an experiment to look at oil spills and how it impacts the environment (requires hard-boiled eggs and a bit of prep the day before doing the experiment).
a short reading passage about oil.
hazard symbols.
a detailed lesson plan with suggestions on how to modify the activities for your students.
opportunities to extend learning.
details for materials needed for each activity.
vocabulary list with pronunciations and definitions.
student pages in a variety of formats including a digital version.
suggested answers and answer keys.
photos of student examples.
assessment tools for students and teachers.
"I can" statements in student-friendly language and format for students to self-assess their learning.
ideas for how to use this resource in the classroom, online, or a mix.
optional teacher slides to help deliver content.
a digital version of all the student pages that use Google Slides. You must download the PDF file and use the access link in the file to get your digital copy.
an alignment guide for Alberta Outcomes listed by each activity in the lesson plan.
Ninja Note:This resource is designed to be used with or without technology. This file is a PDF and requires printing or copying the digital file. To use the digital version click on the link inside the PDF.
