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Classifying Trash

Locate and list items in the classroom that could fit into the following categories:


New Uses For Aluminum Cans

If the can needs to be altered for use, include a brief description. Turn on your imagination! Think of 15 different uses for a soda can.

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New Uses For a 2 Liter Bottle

Briefly tell any change you make, if you alter the bottle for use. Think! Find 15 new uses for an empty 2 liter bottle.

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New Uses for An Old Pencil

If the pencil needs to be changed for use, briefly tell how. Use your imagination! Find 15 uses for an old pencil.

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New Uses For An Old Sock

If the sock needs to be altered for use, briefly tell how. Use your imagination! Think of 15 different uses for an old sock.

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New Uses For Detergent Bottles

If the bottle needs to be altered for use, briefly describe this. Think of 15 ways to reuse an empty plastic bottle. Use your imagination

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New Uses For Cards

Think of 15 new uses! Turn on your imagination! What can you do with old greeting cards?

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WANTED

a ball point pen
a crayon
a candy wrapper
a lunch bag
a paper clip
a pencil
piece of clothing
something blue
something red something glass
something metal a twig
a rubber band a piece of paper
a chalk piece a bottle cap
something yellow
something plastic
something round
something square
comething lost
a pin
a tack
a staple

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SUPERMARKET SAFARI

No Wrapping One Wrapping
apples bread










Two Wrappings Three or More Wrappings
cereal T.V. dinner










Find at least 5 in each area.

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