Know the recycling symbol

PLASTIC AND RECYCLING - KNOW THE SYMBOLS

This resource includes:

• PPT guiding you through a lesson exploring symbols on UK packaging
• Reflective questions throughout to get children thinking and talking about plastic
• A video link
• A matching activity - recycling symbols and what these mean

Objectives:
To recognise and know the recycling symbols.
To understand the importance of recycling and how we can all make choices to reduce our waste.
To know about single-use plastic and how to reduce the amount we use.

You will need:
A wide selection of plastic containers for children to investigate and sort.

A second resource is also available: Plastic Galore

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