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From Trash to Treasure: A Recycling PBL

From Trash to Treasure: A Recycling PBL. AJ Moore Academy. 2009 Institute for Staff Development Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow. A.J. Moore Academy. Urban magnet school located in Waco, Tx

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From Trash to Treasure: A Recycling PBL

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  1. From Trash to Treasure:A Recycling PBL AJ Moore Academy 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  2. A.J. Moore Academy • Urban magnet school located in Waco, Tx • Mission: To prepare students to excel academically, intellectually, and socially in post-secondary education and business, engineering, environmental, or technology careers. • Motto: “Moore for your future!” 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  3. Academies Offered • Academy of Finance • Academy of Information Technology • Academy of Engineering • Academy of Hospitality and Tourism • Academy of Environmental Technology • Academy of Health Services 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  4. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle • Brainstorm Time! • What are some ways to reduce the amount of trash that ends up in landfills. 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  5. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle • Compost organic materials • Refill containers instead of buying new (wipes, cleaners, condiments etc.) • Buy products that use less material such as thinner water bottles 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  6. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle • Brainstorm Time! • What are some products that could easily be reused instead of thrown away? 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  7. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle • Donating cell phones • Cutting old clothes into rags • Using scratch paper • Donate old lights, cabinets, etc. toHabitat for Humanity Restore 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  8. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle • Brainstorm Time! • What are some items that should be recycled to prevent toxins from entering the environment? 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  9. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle • Computers • Oil • Batteries • Tires 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  10. Benefits to the School • Dumpster isn’t used as much, saving $$ • Reusing paper saves $$ on new paper • Recycling cans can help clubs earn $$ • Positive attention from the local community 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  11. Benefits to the Students • Community service hours • Sense of pride in the program and in their school • Environmental impact on their lives 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  12. Getting Started • Apply for grants http://www.bingrant.org/ • Save copy paper boxes • Contact school beverage provider • Contact the local recycling center 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  13. Projects We Did • Science – examined environmental impact • Math – calculated volume in landfills • English – designed ads with recycling facts • History – researched laws and ordinances • AOIT – created 30-second PSAs 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  14. Additional Science Ideas • Test the biodegradability of different materials • Make paper using recycled materials vs. plant fibers • Start a compost pile with some of the food waste 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  15. Additional Math Ideas • Design rafts out of water bottles to test buoyancy • Call and get best price on recycling cans • $$ per pound • $$ per can • $$ per 12-pack 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  16. Additional English Ideas • Write a persuasive letter to a local business to convince them to start recycling • Learn about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and write a short story about it 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  17. Additional History Ideas • Create new recycling laws and find out how to enact them • Research which companies recycle and how it affects their profits 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  18. Additional AOIT Ideas • Take pictures to use in recycling ads • Create a website wiki that links to other recycling websites • Create posters to place in the school 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  19. Additional AOF Ideas • Calculate amount of $$ saved by recycling • Student • School • Community • Business • Track the $$ earned by recycling cans 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  20. Additional AOE Ideas • Design a water bottle that uses less plastic • Create a robot that can sort recyclables • Paper • Plastic • Aluminum • Trash 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  21. Additional AOHT Ideas • Partner with a local hotel to reduce waste • Work with the visitor’s bureau about advertising the appeal of a “green” city • Research how recycling is done in different countries (if at all) 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

  22. Any Questions? 2009 Institute for Staff DevelopmentStudents Today, Leaders Tomorrow

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