The Importance of Being Milly

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...

Report by the Numbers

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...

Finding Home Discussion

Ask students to imagine a place — in real life or in their imagination — where they feel at home. What does that place look and feel like? Who else is there with them? Why do they feel at home in this place? Have they ever been to this place before? Now instruct...