Recycling Curriculum for High School

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) has expanded its education and outreach program by creating a 12-week curriculum for High School grade levels. The curriculum is an integrated approach that meets various science, math, language arts, and social studies objectives. The curriculum is free for teachers to download and use in the classroom.

This page is still under construction - the remaining lessons will be added soon, so check back often.

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Lesson 1: An Exploration of Solid Waste

Lesson 9: Waste Characterization

• Introduction
• Slide Presentation [17 slides]
• Handout - Sample Responses
• Handout
• Supplement info.

Lesson 10: Composting

Lesson 11: Vermicomposting

• Introduction
• Slide Presentation [18 slides]
• Handout - Sample Responses
• Handout
• Supplement info. Vocabulary
• Supplement info. cool facts

Lesson 12: Papermaking

Lesson 13: Writing Assessment

• Introduction
• Slide Presentation [16 slides]
• Handout
• Writing Project
• Sample info.

Lesson 14: Writing/Speaking - Continued

Lesson 15: Industrial Paper Recycling

• Introduction
• Slide Presentation [31 slides]
• Handout
• Handout Sample Answers
• Supplement info.

Lesson 16: Aluminum & Steel Recycling

Lesson 17: Plastic Recycling

• Introduction
• Slide Presentation [11 slides]
• Handout Sample Answers
• Handout
• Sample info.(a)
• Sample info.(b)
• Sample info.(c)
• Sample info.(d)
• Sample info.(e)
• Sample info.(f)
• Sample info.(g)

Lesson 18: Glass Recycling

Lesson 19: Oral Assessment - Debate

• Introduction
• Slide Presentation [12 slides]
• Handout
• Rubric
• Supplement info.

Lesson 20: Oral Assessment Debate

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