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
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