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Unit 8
Kindergarten
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Explain what waste is and two reasons waste is a problem.
Book: What a Waste: Trash, Recycling, and Protecting Our Planet by Jess French — Pages 6-7, 24-29
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Standards
RI.K.2RI.K.3RI.K.7RI.K.8
Explain why plastic is a problem.
RI.K.3RI.K.7RI.K.8
Defend the statement that plastic is everywhere using details from the poems.
RL.K.2RL.K.5RL.K.7
Describe the Three R’s and give an example of each.
L.K.4L.K.6RI.K.3RI.K.7RI.K.8
Explain what Paul and his community do to limit the amount of waste they make.
RI.K.3RI.K.7RI.K.8RI.K.9
Explain what happens when something is recycled.
Describe how Isatou Ceesay helps eliminate plastic waste in her village.
Explain what Ixchel’s problem is and how she solves it.
Explain why the poet thinks plastic bags should be banned.
Defend if you agree or disagree with the poet.
Explain what food waste is and some ways to prevent food waste.
Explain what compost is and what type of things can be composted.
Explain how Mr. Tony’s idea transformed the neighborhood.
Create a class ABC poem to identify different things that can be reused, recycled, or reduced.
SL.K.1SL.K.2W.K.7W.K.8
3 days
Write an informational book to teach your family about the Three R’s.
L.K.1.fL.K.2.bW.K.2W.K.5W.K.6W.K.7W.K.8
Brainstorm what they can do to stand up and speak up about waste.
Create a plan for how to limit waste in the classroom or in your life.
Write about why your plan is the best plan.
L.K.1L.K.2L.K.2.cL.K.2.dL.K.6SL.K.1SL.K.2SL.K.6W.K.1W.K.5W.K.6W.K.8
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