Mrs.+Spinks

Subject: Science - Cooperation with the 3 R's Objective: Students will...
 * explore what can be done to conserve natural resources
 * participate in recycling
 * design a "critter" using recycled material with a small groupMaterials: paper, boxes and tubes, scissors, glue, tape, other art supplies, newspaper, __Recycle That!__ by Fay Robinson, __Reduce, Recycle, Reuse__ by Rozanne LanczakProcedure:
 * 1) Introduce the lesson by discussing why the Earth is important. Begin a chart titled //Ways We Can for Earth.// Discuss how water and trees are important resources. Encourage them to imagine a world without them and the consequences.
 * 2) Read __Recycle That!__ and __Reduce, Recycle, Reuse.__ Review the 3 R's and state examples of each. Add to the chart from the intro.
 * 3) Pass out recycled boxes, cans, and rolls with various art supplies. Divide the materials evenly so each group gets some materials. Explain that they will be making a critter of their own design- a friendly monster, a robot, or another make-believe creature- sharing only the supplies they have on their table. Ask questions to promote preemptive cooperative thinking: What could you do if everyone in your group wants the same paper towel tube?
 * 4) Have each group pick a spokesperson to report of what they made and how they had to work together.
 * 5) Review the 3 R's at the end of the lesson. Hand out drawing paper and crayons. Invite them to draw pictures of themselves and their friends caring for the Earth.Assessments: participation in their group and their drawing should reflect an understanding of the importance of recycling, reusing things, or reducing the use of a resource as ways to care for the Earth.