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Recycling, waste & caring for Earth

Practise the Three Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), composting, water conservation and marine habitat care. Review suitability for your learners before teaching.

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Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 4-6

Recycling, waste & caring for Earth

Take your time. Show your thinking.

1. What natural soil conditioner is made when kitchen fruit and vegetable scraps and fallen leaves rot down in a garden bin: compost or plastic?
What natural soil conditio… · Recycling, waste & caring …
2. What simple habit saves electricity when you are the last person to leave a room: switching off the lights and fan, or opening the refrigerator door?
What simple habit saves el… · Recycling, waste & caring …
3. What do we call a protected area of land or sea set aside by law so wild plants and animals can live safely without being hunted or destroyed: a nature reserve (marine park) or a factory?
What do we call a protecte… · Recycling, waste & caring …
4. Why is it important to keep beaches and park picnic areas free of litter: litter harms wildlife and washes into waterways and the sea, or litter helps grass grow?
Why is it important to kee… · Recycling, waste & caring …
5. What are the “Three Rs” that help us care for the environment and cut down on waste: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, or Run, Rest, Repeat?
“Three Rs” · Recycling, waste & caring …
6. Which of the Three Rs means turning used materials (like old newspapers, glass jars or aluminium cans) into brand-new products: Recycle or Burn?
Which of the Three Rs mean… · Recycling, waste & caring …
7. Instead of throwing out clothes or storybooks you have outgrown that are still in good condition, what is a sustainable choice: donate or pass them on to younger learners, or burn them?
Instead of throwing out cl… · Recycling, waste & caring …
8. What should you do before putting an empty glass jar or plastic milk bottle into the recycling bin: rinse it out so food residue does not spoil the paper and cardboard recycling, or smash it on the floor?
What should you do before … · Recycling, waste & caring …
9. What simple habit saves clean drinking water at home every morning and evening: turning off the tap while brushing your teeth, or leaving the hose running?
What simple habit saves cl… · Recycling, waste & caring …
10. What does the word “biodegradable” mean: capable of being broken down naturally by bacteria, fungi and other living decomposers, or made of steel?
“biodegradable” · Recycling, waste & caring …
11. Why is plastic litter especially harmful when it blows or washes into the ocean: plastic takes hundreds of years to break down and marine animals can mistake it for food or get tangled in it, or plastic dissolves into fresh water?
Why is plastic litter espe… · Recycling, waste & caring …
12. Which way of travelling to a nearby school produces zero exhaust fumes and keeps you healthy: walking or cycling, or driving alone in a large car?
Which way of travelling to… · Recycling, waste & caring …

12 questions · Seed 45 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

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Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 4-6

Recycling, waste & caring for Earth

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. What natural soil conditioner is made when kitchen fruit and vegetable scraps and fallen leaves rot down in a garden bin: compost or plastic?
Compost
Decomposers break down organic kitchen and garden waste into nutrient-rich compost for plants.
2. What simple habit saves electricity when you are the last person to leave a room: switching off the lights and fan, or opening the refrigerator door?
Switching off the lights and fan
Turning off unneeded lights and appliances reduces electricity demand and emissions.
3. What do we call a protected area of land or sea set aside by law so wild plants and animals can live safely without being hunted or destroyed: a nature reserve (marine park) or a factory?
Nature reserve (marine park)
Nature reserves and marine protected areas conserve biodiversity and sensitive habitats.
4. Why is it important to keep beaches and park picnic areas free of litter: litter harms wildlife and washes into waterways and the sea, or litter helps grass grow?
Litter harms wildlife and washes into waterways and the sea
Taking all rubbish home or using bins keeps land and marine ecosystems safe and clean.
5. What are the “Three Rs” that help us care for the environment and cut down on waste: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, or Run, Rest, Repeat?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Reducing what we use, reusing items and recycling materials conserve resources and reduce landfill waste.
6. Which of the Three Rs means turning used materials (like old newspapers, glass jars or aluminium cans) into brand-new products: Recycle or Burn?
Recycle
Recycling processes waste materials so they can be manufactured into new items.
7. Instead of throwing out clothes or storybooks you have outgrown that are still in good condition, what is a sustainable choice: donate or pass them on to younger learners, or burn them?
Donate or pass them on to younger learners
Sharing or donating good-quality books and clothing keeps useful items in circulation.
8. What should you do before putting an empty glass jar or plastic milk bottle into the recycling bin: rinse it out so food residue does not spoil the paper and cardboard recycling, or smash it on the floor?
Rinse it out so food residue does not spoil the paper and cardboard recycling
Clean, dry recyclables prevent contamination of other materials in the sorting facility.
9. What simple habit saves clean drinking water at home every morning and evening: turning off the tap while brushing your teeth, or leaving the hose running?
Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth
A running tap wastes several litres of treated water every minute.
10. What does the word “biodegradable” mean: capable of being broken down naturally by bacteria, fungi and other living decomposers, or made of steel?
Capable of being broken down naturally by bacteria, fungi and other living decomposers
Biodegradable materials (such as paper, cotton and food scraps) decay safely back into nature.
11. Why is plastic litter especially harmful when it blows or washes into the ocean: plastic takes hundreds of years to break down and marine animals can mistake it for food or get tangled in it, or plastic dissolves into fresh water?
Plastic takes hundreds of years to break down and marine animals can mistake it for food or get tangled in it
Turtles, seabirds and fish can ingest or become entangled in persistent marine plastic debris.
12. Which way of travelling to a nearby school produces zero exhaust fumes and keeps you healthy: walking or cycling, or driving alone in a large car?
Walking or cycling
Active travel (walking and cycling) emits no tailpipe pollution and provides daily exercise.

12 questions · Seed 45 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 4-6

Recycling, waste & caring for Earth

Take your time. Show your thinking.

1. What natural soil conditioner is made when kitchen fruit and vegetable scraps and fallen leaves rot down in a garden bin: compost or plastic?
What natural soil conditio… · Recycling, waste & caring …
2. What simple habit saves electricity when you are the last person to leave a room: switching off the lights and fan, or opening the refrigerator door?
What simple habit saves el… · Recycling, waste & caring …
3. What do we call a protected area of land or sea set aside by law so wild plants and animals can live safely without being hunted or destroyed: a nature reserve (marine park) or a factory?
What do we call a protecte… · Recycling, waste & caring …
4. Why is it important to keep beaches and park picnic areas free of litter: litter harms wildlife and washes into waterways and the sea, or litter helps grass grow?
Why is it important to kee… · Recycling, waste & caring …
5. What are the “Three Rs” that help us care for the environment and cut down on waste: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, or Run, Rest, Repeat?
“Three Rs” · Recycling, waste & caring …
6. Which of the Three Rs means turning used materials (like old newspapers, glass jars or aluminium cans) into brand-new products: Recycle or Burn?
Which of the Three Rs mean… · Recycling, waste & caring …
7. Instead of throwing out clothes or storybooks you have outgrown that are still in good condition, what is a sustainable choice: donate or pass them on to younger learners, or burn them?
Instead of throwing out cl… · Recycling, waste & caring …
8. What should you do before putting an empty glass jar or plastic milk bottle into the recycling bin: rinse it out so food residue does not spoil the paper and cardboard recycling, or smash it on the floor?
What should you do before … · Recycling, waste & caring …
9. What simple habit saves clean drinking water at home every morning and evening: turning off the tap while brushing your teeth, or leaving the hose running?
What simple habit saves cl… · Recycling, waste & caring …
10. What does the word “biodegradable” mean: capable of being broken down naturally by bacteria, fungi and other living decomposers, or made of steel?
“biodegradable” · Recycling, waste & caring …
11. Why is plastic litter especially harmful when it blows or washes into the ocean: plastic takes hundreds of years to break down and marine animals can mistake it for food or get tangled in it, or plastic dissolves into fresh water?
Why is plastic litter espe… · Recycling, waste & caring …
12. Which way of travelling to a nearby school produces zero exhaust fumes and keeps you healthy: walking or cycling, or driving alone in a large car?
Which way of travelling to… · Recycling, waste & caring …

12 questions · Seed 45 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 4-6

Recycling, waste & caring for Earth

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. What natural soil conditioner is made when kitchen fruit and vegetable scraps and fallen leaves rot down in a garden bin: compost or plastic?
Compost
Decomposers break down organic kitchen and garden waste into nutrient-rich compost for plants.
2. What simple habit saves electricity when you are the last person to leave a room: switching off the lights and fan, or opening the refrigerator door?
Switching off the lights and fan
Turning off unneeded lights and appliances reduces electricity demand and emissions.
3. What do we call a protected area of land or sea set aside by law so wild plants and animals can live safely without being hunted or destroyed: a nature reserve (marine park) or a factory?
Nature reserve (marine park)
Nature reserves and marine protected areas conserve biodiversity and sensitive habitats.
4. Why is it important to keep beaches and park picnic areas free of litter: litter harms wildlife and washes into waterways and the sea, or litter helps grass grow?
Litter harms wildlife and washes into waterways and the sea
Taking all rubbish home or using bins keeps land and marine ecosystems safe and clean.
5. What are the “Three Rs” that help us care for the environment and cut down on waste: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, or Run, Rest, Repeat?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Reducing what we use, reusing items and recycling materials conserve resources and reduce landfill waste.
6. Which of the Three Rs means turning used materials (like old newspapers, glass jars or aluminium cans) into brand-new products: Recycle or Burn?
Recycle
Recycling processes waste materials so they can be manufactured into new items.
7. Instead of throwing out clothes or storybooks you have outgrown that are still in good condition, what is a sustainable choice: donate or pass them on to younger learners, or burn them?
Donate or pass them on to younger learners
Sharing or donating good-quality books and clothing keeps useful items in circulation.
8. What should you do before putting an empty glass jar or plastic milk bottle into the recycling bin: rinse it out so food residue does not spoil the paper and cardboard recycling, or smash it on the floor?
Rinse it out so food residue does not spoil the paper and cardboard recycling
Clean, dry recyclables prevent contamination of other materials in the sorting facility.
9. What simple habit saves clean drinking water at home every morning and evening: turning off the tap while brushing your teeth, or leaving the hose running?
Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth
A running tap wastes several litres of treated water every minute.
10. What does the word “biodegradable” mean: capable of being broken down naturally by bacteria, fungi and other living decomposers, or made of steel?
Capable of being broken down naturally by bacteria, fungi and other living decomposers
Biodegradable materials (such as paper, cotton and food scraps) decay safely back into nature.
11. Why is plastic litter especially harmful when it blows or washes into the ocean: plastic takes hundreds of years to break down and marine animals can mistake it for food or get tangled in it, or plastic dissolves into fresh water?
Plastic takes hundreds of years to break down and marine animals can mistake it for food or get tangled in it
Turtles, seabirds and fish can ingest or become entangled in persistent marine plastic debris.
12. Which way of travelling to a nearby school produces zero exhaust fumes and keeps you healthy: walking or cycling, or driving alone in a large car?
Walking or cycling
Active travel (walking and cycling) emits no tailpipe pollution and provides daily exercise.

12 questions · Seed 45 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification