The Sort-It! resource pack has been designed to bring waste to life in your classroom.
The resource pack consists of a series of three short films that you can access from the links below, and a downloadable pdf activity pack filled with activities to complement the films. We recommend that you have a look at the activity pack before showing the films to your class.
Go on a trip to a landfill site to explore what waste is and where things go when we throw them away. (13 min)
Follow the journey made by some recyclable materials after they are put into a recycling bin. The film goes on to explain why recycling is good for the environment and introduces a 4-step plan to help us recycle at home. (16 min)
Investigate how waste is dealt with in the natural world and how this relates to composting. The film then gives a clear guide to how we can compost. (13 min)