How to Recycle Electronics in Wisconsin
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Provided by: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources|Published on: July 7, 2023
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Synopsis
- This article and brief video provides detailed instructions on how to safely recycle electronic devices and equipment in the state of Wisconsin.
- It discusses why electronics should be recycled and details how to prepare their devices for recycling, how to protect their personal data, and where to find a recycler.
Subjects: Economics, Civics, English Language Arts
Authors: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Region: North America, USA - Midwest, United States, Wisconsin
Languages: English
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Positives
- This resource is easy to understand and is very informative.
- Students will benefit from the structure of the resource, which breaks down the concepts presented into manageable pieces.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should have a prior understanding of the benefits of recycling.
- Younger students may need some vocabulary terms identified prior to reading.
Differentiation.
- Try using the linked flier as inspiration for a poster that students could create to post around the classroom or school to help others identify recyclable items. There is also a link specifically for schools to explore with students.
- This resource would work well as a jigsaw activity, where students become experts on different facets of recycling and share their learning with their classmates.
- Other resources that would pair well with this activity would include Recycled Paper, Nigerian Recyclers Battle Rising Tide of E-Waste and Milly Zantow: Recycling Revolutionary.
- A fun activity to try after going through this resource would be to have students create a campaign to raise awareness about how to recycle electronics. Students could create posters, videos, or other media to engage their community and explain how and why electronics should be recycled.
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