25 MATCHING CURRICULUM RESULTS
The Oregon Recycling Modernization Act is a new law designed to make recycling simpler, fairer, and more effective across the entire state. Passed in 2021, it will begin major changes on July 1, 2025. This lesson will help students understand what it means to recycle, where things go when we throw them away, and what is now recyclable under the new RMA law.
Students dive deep into the fascinating world of the food chain, uncover the harsh realities of food waste, and gain insight into the vast resources required for food production. By the end of this lesson, students will develop an understanding of the interconnectedness of our food system and the importance of responsible consumption.
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Students discover how our food goes from being grown on a farm to served on our plates and where it goes if we don’t eat it. In exploring the lifecycle of food from production to disposal, this lesson demonstrates how food waste can negatively impact our environment and what they can do to fight it. Students will gain a deeper appreciation for reducing food waste at home and at school.
Educators can schedule a classroom lesson with BRING (available in Lane County only) or download a lesson plan for self-guided instruction to help students investigate the waste management hierarchy, gain insights into product lifecycles, and discover practical ways to employ the “Six Rs” in their daily lives. Students are equipped to make informed choices that benefit themselves and the planet’s well-being.
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Students discover how our food goes from being grown on a farm to being served on our plates and where it goes if we don’t eat it. In exploring the lifecycle of food from production to disposal, this lesson demonstrates how food waste can negatively impact our environment and what they can do to fight it. Students will gain a deeper appreciation for reducing food waste at home and at school.
Educators can schedule a classroom lesson with BRING (available in Lane County only) to help students explore a natural recycling process known as vermicomposting. Using the book “Diary of a Worm” as their guide, learners discover the essential role played by worms in decomposing organic materials and transforming them into valuable nutrients that nurture new life.
Educators can schedule a classroom lesson with BRING (available in Lane County only) or download a lesson plan for self-guided instruction to help students examine our current “linear economy” to engage with sustainable design and “circular economy” concepts. Students develop an understanding of designing for circularity through real-world examples and explore the “green jobs” market in the growing sector of the “green economy.”
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Educators can schedule a classroom lesson with BRING (available in Lane County only) or download a lesson plan for self-guided instruction to help students investigate the waste management hierarchy, gain insights into product lifecycles, and discover practical ways to employ the “Six Rs” in their daily lives. Students are equipped to make informed choices that benefit themselves and the planet’s well-being.
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Educators can schedule a field trip with BRING (available in Lane County only) to visit Short Mountain Landfill, just five miles from Eugene. Worldwide, landfills are the most common form of waste disposal. For Lane County’s garbage, Short Mountain landfill is the final destination for much of our stuff when it doesn’t always have to be. Students learn about the importance of “reduce, reuse and recycle” as it relates to Short Mountain and how to make better choices about what we throw away. Note: Educators outside of Lane County or Lane County educators with scheduling challenges can download the accompanying field trip lesson plan, which includes a link to a “virtual field trip.”
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Educators can schedule a field trip with BRING (available in Lane County only) to visit Glenwood Transfer Station in Eugene. Transfer stations are vital parts of the waste management system. These facilities help transfer waste from where we generate waste to landfills. Transfer stations provide opportunities to recycle electronics, dispose of hazardous waste, and throw away items that do not fit in curbside roll carts or dumpsters at home. Students on this tour see these scenes and more. Note: Educators outside of Lane County or Lane County educators with scheduling challenges can download the accompanying field trip lesson plan, which includes a link to a “virtual field trip.”
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