Recommended for 4th thru 8th
Covers Ohio Learning Standards:
4.SS.12
5.SS.7 5.SS.14
6.SS.6 6.SS.12 6.ESS.5
8.SS.14 8.SS.22
Interested in learning more about waste reduction? This guide includes book recommendations, a nature activity, additional online resources and more!
Put your knowledge to the test with this Activity Sheet . This packet reviews each of the natural resources, the items they become and which belong in the recycling.
All KCB's environmental literacy recommendations are available through the Hamilton County Public Library, through this easily searchable list available at this link.
by Lucy Bell
Available in eBook, Book
Ages 8-12
TED Ed Video Series
TED Ed Video Series
A Brief History of Plastic-
TED Ed Video Series
*Acceptable items are the same for all Residents of Hamilton County
Click Here for more information on Recycling from the City of Cincinnati Recycles
Click Here for more information on Recycling from Hamilton County Recycling & Solid Waste
For Schools, Classrooms, Cafeterias & Common Areas
Check out their Green Learning Station page to learn more about composting & other STEM activities.
HCRSWD shares classroom program opportunities & assistance for schools who want to reduce their landfill footprint by recycling and composting.
Rumpke's Education offers an abundance of resources for waste education including classroom resources and tours!
Cincy Parks' Explore Nature Program offers Naturalist-led programs for all ages at their nature centers.