20 minute makeover introduction to community action project grades 1-3

20 Minute MakeoverIntroduction to Community Action ProjectGrades 1-3

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• I see…

• I think..

• I wonder…

Source: Keep Britain Tidy, 2015

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5 W’s of Litter1. What is litter?______________________________________2. Who makes litter?______________________________________3. Why do we have litter?______________________________________4. When does littering happen?______________________________________5. Where does litter go?______________________________________

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Litter in Numbers• Most litter happens within 5 metres

of a garbage can.1

• On average, a person will carry garbage 12 paces before littering.1

• Enough plastic is thrown away each year to circle the Earth 4 times.2

• A glass bottle can take up to 1 million years to biodegrade.1

1. www.curelitter.ca2.http://ecowatch.com/2014/04/07/22-facts-plastics-pollution-10-things-can-do-about-it/

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Landfill versus Recycling

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Litter and the Environment• Litter Pollutes our:–Water– Air– Soil

• Litter Hurts:– Everyone

1. www.shorelinecleanup.ca Source: smallbusinessendeavor.com

Cigarette butts are one of the most

common forms of litter in Canada.

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What type of litter do you see?

• Cigarette butts• • • • •

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Where do you see litter?

• In the parking lot• By the storm drains• At the mall• • •

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I will reduce litter by

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20 Minute Makeover

• We are going to clean up our community on April 24th!

• Any other classes joining?

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ACTIVITY

• Brainstorm about litter• Draw a picture to help tell stop

littering

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Raising Awareness

• Why do we find litter in certain spots more than others?

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Raising Awareness

• Why is litter a problem?

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Raising Awareness

• What can we do to stop littering?

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Lets put our pictures up around the school

to stop litter!

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20 Minute Makeover Safety

• Be careful what you pickup.• If you are unsure, or think it is

dangerous call an adult.• Make sure you are wearing gloves

the entire time.

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Cleanup Boundaries

• Insert map of cleanup area

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On the day of…• Dress for the weather– Rain coat,– Hat– …etc.

• Wear good walking shoes• Smile and have fun!

Take lots of pictures and send them to the City of London to be entered in a pizza

lunch contest!

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Thank you for cleaning up your community!From the City of London