by boot | Feb 19, 2025
Just by looking at the title, what do you think this book will be about? Why might a prisoner and a writer be connected? Where and when do you think this story takes place?
by boot | Feb 18, 2025
The story of how Milly rallied her community and, through creativity, hard work and determination, created sweeping change to help the environment is probably new to students. Is Milly an inspirational figure, or do students not relate to her and her story? Are the...
by boot | Feb 18, 2025
Have students write a paper detailing the progress Milly Zantow made in advancing recycling, both in her community and nationwide. What changes did she bring about and how did she do it? What do students think was the author’s main message or messages? Have them...
by boot | Feb 18, 2025
Invite a representative from your local recycling center to come talk to the class. Have each student prepare at least one thoughtful question for the guest, either about the process of recycling in general or how it works in your community. When the presentation has...
by boot | Feb 18, 2025
Break students into seven different groups, one for each of the plastics recycling categories. Using several digital and print resources, have each group prepare a report and presentation about their category to share with the class. Have them include such information...
