Think Cans for learning provides a range of activities designed to bring recycling and aluminium into the curriculum.
Classroom activities
Overview: Children look at four containers that are each used to carry liquids. The children discuss their properties and in...
KS1 Sc3, KS1 Ma3
Overview: Children test a range of objects to see if they are attracted to a magnet or not
KS1 Sc4, KS2 Sc4
Overview: Children look at the use of containers and packaging (plastic drinks container, aluminium can and paper/cardboard...
KS1 Sc3, KS1 D&T 1a
Overview: This activity encourages children to think about things they use every day and where they come from. Children discuss what...
KS1 Sc3, KS1 En3
Overview: An extended investigation where children separate plastic, metal and cardboard using their different physical properties (...
KS2 Sc1, KS2 Sc3, KS2 En3, KS2 Ge5
Overview: A printable word search that allows children to look for words connected with the recycling of aluminium. Can be used as a...
KS1