The message of reduce, reuse and recycle is an important one for students to learn early. This will help them to develop good habits when it comes to disposing of any rubbish. Students also need to make the link between using paper and destroying the environment.

No prior knowledge necessary.

This can be a pre-visit, post-visit or a stand-alone activity.

How can we conserve Earth’s resources by recycling?

In this program students will:

• Make the link between our overuse of paper and deforestation
• Learn how to recycle paper

Students will:

• Discuss where paper comes from and how much paper is used in a day
• Make recycled paper
• Observe paper fibres under the microscope and discover that these fibres are from plants

Science – Science understanding

• The properties of natural and made materials, including fibres, metals, glass and plastics, influence their use and re-use (VC2S4U05)

Personal and Social Capability – Social Awareness and Management

• Broader skills required for collaboration with peers and ways to monitor contributions to group tasks (VC2CP2O04)