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Curious Minds in Action

Which Bin Will You Use?

Collect pictures of different items like banana peel, glass bottle, plastic wrapper, notebook,
broken toy and newspaper. Then think and place each in the correct bin – biodegradable,
recyclable or non-recyclable.

Skills Covered: Critical thinking • Problem-solving • Analytical thinking

Waste Management Group Discussion

Divide the students of the classroom into groups. Each group will discuss and list at least three
ideas on how to reduce waste at school. Then each group will present the ideas in the class.

Skills Covered: Communication • Collaboration • Listening • Decision-making

Waste Diary – My One Day Challenge SEL

Keep a diary for one day at home and note what kind of waste your family produces. Then the
next day, share one habit that you can change to reduce this waste.

Skills Covered: Self-awareness • Responsibility • Empathy • Environmental awareness
• Social and emotional thinking

Recycle Paper

With the help of your teacher, learn the steps to make recycled handmade paper in class. Then
decorate your own handmade sheet.

Skills Covered: Creativity • Innovation • Problem-solving • Environmental awareness

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