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City of St. Louis
Department of Streets
Refuse Division
Recycling Program
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Visiting Education Programs (for grades 1-12)
The City of St.
Louis Refuse Division offers environmental education programs at no charge
to all K-12 public and private schools and youth groups located
within the City of St. Louis.
Our programs are designed to
fit into your existing curriculum, and to support Missouri’s Show-Me
Standards. Most can be altered to meet the needs of any grade level.
The following is a complete list of programs available, including
detailed information on their correlations with Missouri's Show-Me
Standards.
CORE PROGRAM (Reduce,
Re-use, Recycle)
| TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
SHOW-ME
CORRELATIONS |
TIME |
| Rethink! |
Discussion: An introduction to solid waste
issues and their environmental implications. Learn the importance of
protecting the environment, as well as what a natural resource is.
Become familiar with the 3 R's, and how each one is essential to
environmental stewardship.
Activity: With powerful visual aids, demonstrate the process of
manufacturing paper or aluminum from raw materials. |
PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
>Goal 1: 1, 5, 10
>Goal 2: 3
>Goal 3:
1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
>Goal 4: 1, 3, 6
KNOWLEDGE
STANDARDS
>Communication Arts (1, 5, 6)
>Science (5,
8)
>Social Studies (4, 5, 7)
SKILLS
>Observational skills
>Reasoning and problem-solving
skills
>Oral communication skills
|
45 to 90 min
|
"REDUCE"
PROGRAMS
| TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
SHOW-ME
CORRELATIONS |
TIME |
| Landfills |
Discussion: Delve into that mysterious place
where our waste goes when it leaves our home. Discuss the benefits
and problems associated with landfills.
Activity: Simulate a landfill in the classroom, and observe the
results of buried contaminants on our groundwater. |
PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
>Goal 1: 1, 2, 5, 10
>Goal 2: 3
>Goal 3:
1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
>Goal 4: 1, 3, 6, 7
KNOWLEDGE
STANDARDS
>Communication Arts (1, 5, 6)
>Science (4, 5, 7,
8)
>Social Studies (4, 5, 7)
SKILLS
>Observational skills
>Reasoning and problem-solving
skills
>Oral communication skills
|
45 to 90 min
|
| Reduce!
(Factory Fun) |
Discussion: Examine the most important element
of the 3 R's, and learn how to apply this principle in all aspects
of life.
Activity: Using Play-Doh Fun Factories, students will simulate
factory staff, and examine their waste stream. |
PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
>Goal 1: 1, 2, 5, 8, 10
>Goal 2: 1, 3, 4
>Goal 3: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
>Goal 4: 1, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7
KNOWLEDGE STANDARDS
>Communication Arts (1, 5,
6)
>Science (1, 2, 5, 7, 8)
>Social Studies (4)
SKILLS
>Observational skills
>Reasoning and
problem-solving skills
>Oral communication skills
>Team working skills
|
45 to 90 min
|
| The Packaging Puzzle |
Discussion: How much of your trash is made up of
packaging materials? We will examine our buying habits, and discuss
sound alternatives for product packaging.
Activity: We empty the contents of your classroom trash can, and
base the discussion on our findings. Students brainstorm
environmentally friendly improvements to existing product packaging
methods, and describe or illustrate their idea. (Optional: students
compose a letter to the product manufacturer, describing their idea
and its importance.) |
PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
>Goal 1: 1, 2, 5, 10
>Goal 2: 3, 4
>Goal 3: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
>Goal 4: 1, 3, 6, 7
KNOWLEDGE STANDARDS
>Communication Arts (1, 5, 6)
>Fine Arts (1)
>Mathematics (1, 3, 6)
>Science
(6, 7, 8)
>Social Studies (4, 7)
SKILLS
>Observational skills
>Reasoning and problem-solving
skills
>Written and oral communication skills
>Team
working skills
|
45 to 90 min
|
| Endangered
Food Chain |
Discussion: What is household hazardous waste?
How many living things can be affected by our use of chemical
products for the home? How should these products be properly used
and/or disposed of?
Activity: The class will create a food chain with paper and
yarn, and demonstrate how the use of lawn and garden chemicals can
lead to the extinction of different animals. |
PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
>Goal 1: 1, 5, 10
>Goal 2: 3, 5
>Goal
3: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
>Goal 4: 1, 3, 7
KNOWLEDGE
STANDARDS
> Communication Arts (1, 5, 6)
>Fine Arts
(1)
>Mathematics (1)
>Science (3, 4, 8)
>Social
Studies (4)
SKILLS
>Observational skills
>Reasoning and problem-solving skills
>Oral
communication skills
>Team working skills
>Artistic
expression
|
45 to 90 min
|
| Growth We Can
Live With |
Video: The Population Bomb
Discussion:
What is responsible development? When does population become
over-population? How does our resource consumption fit into the
question?
Activity: Students participate in an active class discussion,
examining their own beliefs as they relate to these environmental
concerns, and comparing their reactions to those of their
classmates. |
PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
>Goal 1: 1, 5, 9, 10
>Goal 2: 1, 3, 4
>Goal 3: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
>Goal 4: 1, 3, 6, 7
KNOWLEDGE STANDARDS
>Communication Arts (1, 5, 6)
>Science (3, 4, 8)
>Mathematics (3)
>Social
Studies (4, 6, 7)
SKILLS
>Observational skills
>Reasoning and problem-solving skills
>Oral
communication skills
>Team working skills
|
45 to 90 min
|
"RE-USE"
PROGRAMS
| TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
SHOW-ME
CORRELATIONS |
TIME |
| Re-Use! |
Discussion: Examine the second most important
element of the 3 R's, and learn how you can apply this principle to
your everyday life.
Activity: In an "Olympics of the Mind" - inspired activity,
students develop creative re-use solutions for a chosen
non-recyclable object. The class rates each other's solutions based
on a set of pre-determined criteria, developed during the
discussion. |
PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
>Goal 1: 1, 5, 10
>Goal 2: 1, 3, 4
>Goal 3: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
>Goal 4: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7
KNOWLEDGE STANDARDS
>Communication Arts (1, 5, 6)
>Science (1, 5, 8)
>Social Studies (4)
SKILLS
>Observational skills
>Reasoning and problem-solving
skills
>Oral communication skills
>Team working skills
|
30 to 60 min
|
| Secondhand Sculpture |
Discussion: Learn the basics of waste reduction
and its importance to the environment. Discuss ways to apply this
principle to your everyday life.
Activity: Students will dig into our box of hidden treasures, all
of which have been rescued from the landfill. Then, they get a
chance to turn this trash into art. (This portion can be completed
as a follow-up activity on a separate day, if desired.)
|
PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
>Goal 1: 1, 5, 10
>Goal 2: 1, 3, 4, 5
>Goal 3: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
>Goal 4: 3, 7
KNOWLEDGE STANDARDS
>Communication Arts (1, 5, 6)
>Fine Arts (1)
>Science (5, 8)
>Social Studies
(4)
SKILLS
>Observational skills
>Reasoning
and problem-solving skills
>Oral communication skills
>Artistic Expression
|
45 to 90 min
|
"RECYCLE"
PROGRAMS
| TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
SHOW-ME
CORRELATIONS |
TIME |
| Introduction
to Recycling |
Video: St. Louis Recycles! (15 min)
Discussion: This program will give your students a general
overview of the recycling process. They will learn the importance of
protecting the environment, as well as what a natural resource is.
We explain how the City of St. Louis recycles, and how they can
participate.
Activity: Demonstrate the concepts of energy efficiency with the
aid of a flannel board. Recycling relay optional. |
PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
>Goal 1: 1, 5, 10
>Goal 2: 3
>Goal 3:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
>Goal 4: 3, 7
KNOWLEDGE
STANDARDS
>Communication Arts (1, 5, 6)
>Health/P.E.
(4) (optional)
>Mathematics (1)
>Science (5, 8)
>Social Studies (4, 5, 7)
SKILLS
>Observational skills
>Reasoning and problem-solving
skills
>Oral communication skills
>Team working skills
|
45 to 90 min
|
| It's a Plastic
World |
Discussion: Which plastics can we recycle? Why
is soda sold in plastic #1? Which plastic is used for nail polish
remover bottles?
Activity: Through chemistry lab projects, students will learn to
identify the resins of plastics #1-#6! |
PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
>Goal 1: 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 10
>Goal 2: 3
>Goal 3: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
>Goal 4: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7
KNOWLEDGE STANDARDS
>Communication Arts (1, 3, 5,
6)
>Science (1, 2, 5, 7, 8)
>Social Studies (4, 5)
SKILLS
>Observational skills
>Reasoning and
problem-solving skills
>Oral and written communication skills
>Team working skills
|
45 to 90 min
|
| The Paper
Trail |
Discussion: Live a day in the life of a piece of
paper! Follow it from forest to pulp mill to paper mill to store.
Then find out how to keep it from ending up in the landfill.
Activity: To help students understand the need to recycle paper,
we will demonstrate the process of paper recycling in the classroom!
Follow-up activity (optional): Students are given the
opportunity to recycle their own paper! (This portion can also be
completed on a separate day, if desired.) |
PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
>Goal 1: 1, 5, 10
>Goal 2: 3, 5
>Goal
3: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
>Goal 4: 3, 6, 7
KNOWLEDGE
STANDARDS
>Communication Arts (1, 5, 6)
>Fine Arts (1)
(optional)
>Mathematics (1)
>Science (3, 4, 8)
>Social Studies (4)
SKILLS
>Observational
skills
>Reasoning and problem-solving skills
>Oral
communication skills
>Artistic Expression
|
45 to 90 min
|
| Awesome
Aluminum |
Discussion: Where does your soda can come from?
And what happens to it when you are done? In this program, students
delve deep into the life of the most efficient metal in the
recycling process.
Activity: Students simulate aluminum miners, to demonstrate the
resources used in processing aluminum from raw materials.
|
PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
>Goal 1: 1, 5, 8, 10
>Goal 2: 3
>Goal
3: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
>Goal 4: 1, 3, 7
KNOWLEDGE
STANDARDS
>Communication Arts (1, 5, 6)
>Mathematics
(1)
>Science (5, 8)
>Social Studies (4, 5, 7)
SKILLS
>Observational skills
>Reasoning and
problem-solving skills
>Oral communication skills
|
45 to 90 min
|
| So Much
Steel |
Discussion: Cars, large buildings, food
containers-steel is a part of almost every facet of our life. In
this program, students will examine the origin and properties of
steel, and learn how steel recycling can contribute to a healthier
planet.
Activity: Simulate operators of a Materials Recovery Facility,
using the physical properties of recyclable materials to your
advantage in developing efficient sorting technology. |
PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
>Goal 1: 1, 5, 8, 10
>Goal 2: 3
>Goal
3: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
>Goal 4: 3, 7
KNOWLEDGE
STANDARDS
>Communication Arts (1, 5, 6)
>Mathematics
(1)
>Science (1, 2, 5, 8)
>Social Studies (4, 5, 7)
SKILLS
>Observational skills
>Reasoning and
problem-solving skills
>Oral communication skills
>Team working skills
|
45 to 90 min
|
| Gobs of
Glass |
Discussion: People have packaged food and drinks
in glass containers for centuries. Where does it come from? Students
will learn about the glass recycling process, products made from
reclaimed glass, and issues related to glass use and recycling.
Activity: Simulate operators of a Materials Recovery Facility,
using the physical properties of recyclable materials to your
advantage in developing efficient sorting technology. |
PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
>Goal 1: 1, 5, 8, 10
>Goal 2: 3
>Goal
3: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
>Goal 4: 3, 7
KNOWLEDGE
STANDARDS
>Communication Arts (1, 5, 6)
>Mathematics
(1)
>Science (1, 2, 5, 8)
>Social Studies (4, 5, 7)
SKILLS
>Observational skills
>Reasoning and
problem-solving skills
>Oral communication skills
>Team working skills
|
45 to 90 min
|
| The Rotting
Truth |
Discussion: Learn all about composting - the
process, the benefits, and the reasons behind it all. Touch and see
real compost, and learn how to start your own composting project!
Activity: (optional): Start you own desktop composting project!
|
PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
>Goal 1: 1, 5, 10
>Goal 2: 3
>Goal 3:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
>Goal 4: 3, 6, 7
KNOWLEDGE
STANDARDS
>Communication Arts (1, 5, 6)
>Math (1)
>Science (1, 3, 4, 8)
>Social Studies (4)
SKILLS
>Observational Skills
>Reasoning and
problem-solving skills
>Oral communication skills
>Team Working Skills
| 45 to 90 min
|
"CLOSE THE LOOP"
PROGRAMS
| TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
SHOW-ME
CORRELATIONS |
TIME |
| Green Buildings |
Discussion: Construct a building from reusable
materials? You bet! Learn all about recycled and reused building
materials. What item for the home is made from recycled car
windshields?
Activity: Students construct their own "building" from our supply
of recovered materials. (This portion can be completed as a
follow-up activity on a separate day, if desired.) |
PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
>Goal 1: 1, 5, 10
>Goal 2: 1, 3, 4, 5
>Goal 3: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
>Goal 4: 1, 3, 6, 7
KNOWLEDGE STANDARDS
>Communication Arts (1, 4, 5, 6)
>Fine Arts (1)
>Science (1, 5, 8)
>Social
Studies (4)
SKILLS
>Observational skills
>Reasoning and problem-solving skills
>Oral and
written communication skills
>Team working skills
>Artistic expression
|
45 to 90 min
|
| My First
Million |
Video: "Garbage into Gold"
Discussion: Students are introduced to the "close the loop"
concept of buying recycled goods. They examine and discuss modern
products made from recycled materials.
Activity: Students plan for their "first million" by
brainstorming their own innovative recycled product. |
PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
>Goal 1: 1, 5, 10
>Goal 2: 1, 3, 4, 5
>Goal 3: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
>Goal 4: 1, 3, 6, 7
KNOWLEDGE STANDARDS
>Communication Arts (1, 4, 5, 6)
>Fine Arts (1)
>Science (5, 8)
>Social Studies
(4)
SKILLS
>Observational skills
>Reasoning
and problem-solving skills
>Oral and written communication
skills
>Team working skills
>Artistic expression
|
45 to 90 min
|
ENVIRONMENTAL
STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS
| TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
SHOW-ME
CORRELATIONS |
TIME |
| What a
Dilemma! |
Video: Get Busy! --How Kids Can Save the Planet
Discussion: How important are the 3 R’s to you? Would you turn in
a classmate for littering? Should you stop eating at a restaurant
that uses polystyrene?
Activity: Students participate in an active class discussion,
examining their own beliefs as they relate to the environment, and
comparing their reactions to those of their classmates.
|
PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
>Goal 1: 1, 5, 9, 10
>Goal 2: 1, 3, 4
>Goal 3: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
>Goal 4: 1, 3, 6, 7
KNOWLEDGE STANDARDS
>Communication Arts (1, 5, 6)
>Science (3, 4, 8)
>Mathematics (3)
>Social
Studies (4, 6, 7)
SKILLS
>Observational skills
>Reasoning and problem-solving skills
>Oral
communication skills
>Team working skills
|
45 to 90 min
|
PROGRAMS FOR
KINDERGARTEN
AND PRESCHOOL
| TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
| Let's Take
Care of the Earth! |
Video: “The Trash Troll”
Activity: Using a colorful carpet pond (5’x10’), explore why a
clean environment is important, and how litter and pollution can
hurt our wildlife. |
30 to 60 min
|
| Don't Throw it
All Away! |
Video: Rings--More Than Just a Circle
Activity: Explore recycling with the aid of a flannel board, easy
reader books, and catchy songs. |
30 to 60 min
|
LARGE GROUP PROGRAMS FOR 6TH-12TH GRADES
| TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
| Trashed! |
Part 1: Brief "Introduction to
Recycling" lecture, accompanied by large, colorful visual aids.
Part 2: "Trashed! The Game Show sweeping the nation!" Students compete against faculty members in a question-answer
game show.
Part 3: Student body separates into brainstorming groups, where they have the opportunity to devise creative solutions to
reducing, reusing, and recycling at their school. Group ideas are then shared with the general audience.
|
60 to 90 min |
Detox Your Domicile |
Part 1: This interactive Home
Improvement Show, with guests Les and Non Toxic, tours an average home while reviewing hazardous materials that are commonly
used, as well as non-toxic alternatives.
Part 2: Student body separates into brainstorming groups. They'll have the opportunity to compare circumstances in
their homes, such as cleaning products commonly used (e.g., oven cleaners) and health problems commonly encountered (e.g.,
asthma). Then they'll devise creative solutions to reducing household hazardous wastes. Group ideas are then shared
with the general audience.
|
60 to 90 min |
If you would like to schedule a presentation or arrange a consultation, please email us at
recycle@stlouis.missouri.org or call
(314) 353-7176.
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