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 as: the scientific name of their category of plastic, what it is used for, whether it is recycled in the local community, how it is recycled and what it is recycled into. Their presentation should include a video from the Web showing the process of recycling their plastic. Each group should also bring in an object made from their plastic to pass around the class. After they have presented their findings to the class, have each group submit a summary of their report as a digital file, including links to the video, resource materials and references. Compile these into a single online document or Web page and make it available to the whole school.
