Recycling Rubbish Level 31

In Recycling Rubbish, students will explore how rubbish can be transformed into useful items and resources. With intriguing questions such as œCan a plastic bottle become part of a shirt?, this book engages readers in the science and innovation behind recycling. Through vivid photographs, charts, and diagrams, readers will examine real-world recycling processes and the benefits of repurposing waste. The book includes flow charts that visually depict how waste is turned into materials such as insulation or power, while captions and bullet points summarise key information. Alliterative chapter titles like Stinky Smelly Stuff and Worm Work draw young readers in, while rich technical vocabulary such as polyethylene and acid rain builds subject-specific knowledge. This title supports the development of critical reading skills as students learn to navigate informational texts, interpret diagrams, and analyse how layout enhances meaning. It also prompts discussions about environmental stewardship and technology's role in sustainability, making it a valuable resource for classrooms integrating science, literacy, and environmental education.

Educational Benefits:

• Enhances understanding of environmental science and sustainability
• Develops skills in interpreting informational text and diagrams
• Encourages use of technical vocabulary in context
• Promotes critical thinking about waste, consumption, and innovation

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a classroom flowchart showing the lifecycle of a recycled item
• Conduct a recycling audit and graph the results
• Compare recycling processes across different countries
• Write a persuasive poster encouraging recycling at school

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 9+
• Book size: 210mm x 297mm
• Contains references to waste and decomposition-supervise discussions for sensitive readers
• No small parts or physical components