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Students can complete the questions multiple times to ensure they get the correct answer and learn waste-reduction strategies.
Reputable resources for further research on topics such as fuel efficiency, Energy Star products, biking, and waste reduction are linked throughout the answer summaries.
Prerequisites
Internet access is required.
A few of the links for further research do not work, but the majority do.
Differentiation & Implementation
Learners could work in pairs or groups and each group could be assigned a different linked resource to research further.
Consider having students take notes on what they learn to write an individual or classroom recycling action plan.
Students may enjoy the game-like setup of the quiz questions. This game could be played at any point during a unit on recycling and waste management to assess what students already know and to provide opportunities for further exploration.
Additional resources on recycling are this lesson on making reusable bags and this video on the difficulties of recycling.
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