classroom activities
Think Cans in the Classroom provides a range of unique, interactive resources designed to bring recycling and aluminium into the curriculum. These include a tour of the life cycle of an aluminium can - 'The Aluminium Can Recycling Loop', which can be used together with our classroom activities and games.
How heavy is it?
more info Overview: Children look at four containers that are each used to carry liquids. The children discuss their properties and in particular, compare their weights.
- KS1 Sc3
- KS1 Ma3
Is it magnetic?
more info Overview: Children test a range of objects to see if they are attracted to a magnet or not.
- KS1 Sc4
- KS2 Sc4
Inside packaging
more info Overview: Children look at the use of containers and packaging (plastic drinks container, aluminium can and paper/cardboard container).
- KS1 Sc3
- KS1 D&T 1a
Where do things come from?
more info Overview: This activity encourages children to think about the things they use every day and where they come from. Children discuss what resources are used to make objects and how these resources can be recycled.
- KS1 Sc3
- KS1 En3
Sorting and Separating Materials Investigation
more info Overview: An extended investigation where children separate plastic, metal and cardboard by using their different physical properties (floating, magnetic and strength).
- KS2 Sc1
- KS2 Sc3
- KS2 En3
- KS2 Ge5
LOOP's Recycling Wordsearch
more info Overview: A printable word search that allows children to look for wards connected with the recycling of aluminium. Can be used as a short classroom activity or as a homework.
- KS1
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useful links
- How do I recycle
- Cash for cans
- Think cans in the classroom
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