Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ754987
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Feb
Pages: 3
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
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Sorting Recycled Trash: An Activity for Earth Day 2007
Harris, Mary E.; Harris, Harold H.
Journal of Chemical Education, v84 n2 p207 Feb 2007
Middle or high school students celebrate Earth Day on April 22, 2007 by participating in the activity to separate commingled recyclable trash to simulate sorting in a recycling center. Students would gain an appreciation for recyclable trash, after it is taken to a recycling center and learn about properties of recyclables.
Descriptors: Recycling, Sanitation, High School Students, Middle School Students, Conservation (Environment), Environmental Education, Science Education, Teaching Methods, Experiential Learning, Chemistry
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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