Subjects:    Health, Science, Language Arts

Learner Outcomes:

    The student will:

• Search the Internet to discover the importance of recycling.
• Search the Internet and list 8-10 ways to recycle at home, school and work.
• Research recycling using CD-ROM Encyclopedia.

• Computers with Internet access
• Encarta, World Book and/or Compton's CD-ROM Encyclopedia

Time Frame:  One thirty minute class period.

Materials:

• Information sheet to record research.
• Reference sources such as Encarta, World Book, or Compton's Encyclopedias CD-ROM.
• Computers with internet access.

Technology Tools/Courseware:

• Computers with Internet access
• Encarta, World Book, Compton CD-ROM Encyclopedia

Teacher Notes:
 

Procedures:

• An introduction to this unit will consist of referring to Chapter 11 in HBJ Health Series, Grade 5 and 6.
• After a brief discussion of the need for recycling, students will then work in groups of twos, using their Search Information Sheet.  The research portion will take place in the computer lab so that all students will be able to work at the same time.
• The students will discuss the term:  Recycling. (Refer to page 363 in HBJ Grade 6 Health textbook or page 358 in HBJ Grade 5 Health textbook.  Discussion should pull from prior knowledge of this subject.
• The students will work in groups of two (Research Team)...(to save time, have partners established prior to lesson with names on Search Information Sheet).
• The students will visit Virtual Recycling.  The students will list 8-10 items that can be recycled as well as writing a short description of recycling and its importance.  Facts can be obtained from Encyclopedia CD-ROM, Internet sites: Get the Facts on Recycling , Virtual Recycling, and Health textbook.

      Teachers should determine pairing of students so students with special needs might be assisted during lesson activities.

Enrichment Activities:

     Complete Word Search Puzzle: "Items You Can Recycle" .

Evaluation/Assessment:
    Students will submit their Search Information Sheet for evaluation.  Points will be awarded for completed sections.

West Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives:

   Science

• Computer Technology 5.79, 6.98
• Science, Technology, and Society 5.62, 6.69

• Personal Health and Wellness 5.15, 6.12

•  Reading Comprehension 5.16, 5.172, 5.56
•  Reading Vocabulary 6.35

• A, D, E

References:

    Harcourt Brace & Company Health textbook, "Being Healthy" Grades 5 and 6
    Getting Around Virtual Recycling!
    Get the Facts on Recycling
    Encarta Encyclopedia CD-ROM
    World Book CD-ROM

Created by:

Carol Durnell
Jo Anne Fenoglietto
Saralie Sheets

Gihon Elementary School