Teaching Hands-On Recycling, Earth-Friendly Habits in Classroom

Ecology and sustainable green living are two important habits schools should teach. Unfortunately, science classes often focus on boring, paper-and-pencil lessons (anything but eco-friendly!) Classroom recycling accomplishes several objectives. It's practical. Kids see immediate benefits. It makes schoolwork meaningful. It reinvigorates same-old curriculum. It gives hands-on experience in real-life activities. It builds healthy habits that carryover into life outside school. And it feels good to care for the earth. Here are ways to weave recycling into classroom lessons.Teaching Hands-On Recycling, Earth-Friendly Habits in Classroom