September 19, 2010

By: maxine f. from new york, NY
Comments: 27

Posted By: maxine feldman cohen
On: 7/9/2007 4:41:21 PM

We, (some teachers and very dedicated parents) have been trying to bring an awareness to our school regarding recylcling. We are having a hard time really getting this off the ground and I was hoping some of you might have some suggestions. What do you do with all the extra paper scraps in the art room?

Posted By: Anthony Truss
On: 8/2/2007 1:11:50 PM

We recently had a recycling renovation in our school's ways in how we dealt with the issue. It was very successful. The town waste management council was brought in for some consultation, free of charge, because the schools are one of the towns largest waste creators in comparison to residential waste. The school held an assembly explaining the importance, and procedures that were put in place. What color bins do what and so on. We have large 50gallon waste containers in the cafe color coded one for milk cartons, one for plastic "numbered" containers, and one for food waste. In the classrooms, we were given, blue paper bins, color coded various material bins, for plastic, glass, and metal. Every day it is brought to the cafe and sorted by each teacher, or at the end of the day, naughty students are put on recycling duty with a security guard. I would recommend talking to your town council in regards to helping out your school become more recycling conscious. Hope that helps.

Posted By: Barbara Nikoomanesh
On: 8/8/2007 10:26:16 AM

Wow Anthony, what a wonderful idea. Bringing in community experts is always a great way to go. Besides getting expert advice, you are showing the students the importance of community involvement.

Posted By: Jeri Schmenk
On: 10/31/2007 12:33:36 PM

We have a paper making kit. My class gladly takes scraps of paper- color esp. to make into new cards or letters. It does not take long to make a sheet or two- perfect for indoor recess. My students who are developmentally delayed know what they are doing and are able to teach other students that come to my room how to make the paper.

Posted By: Jeri Schmenk
On: 10/31/2007 12:41:37 PM

I talked with someone and they said that they have had a visiting artist come in and show how a mosaic is done. Then students can get a taste of what it is like using scrap paper.

Posted By: Judith Stroman
On: 1/3/2008 11:22:27 PM

I am an art teacher. For my current art elective (5th-8th grade), I am teaching sculpture. We studied Louise Nevellson and covered specific elements and principles that makes a Nevellson sculpture. My students are currently creating sculptures completly out of discarded trash. I have to admit I am naturally a trash collector inside and outside of the school. I organize it into plastic bins (discarded by other teachers) and card board boxes, according to material type, texture, shape similarities, and sizes. Upon completing the construction of the sculptures students will all spray paint them one color (color choices between black, tan, and white like Nevellson's sculptures). For their final sculpture in class, students will have to actually collect their own trash from outside of the art class and from home. This will truly help them develop the eye of turning 'another man's trash into treasure'. The current sculptures are looking out great.

Posted By: Jon Twersky
On: 1/4/2008 11:33:12 AM

Using recycled material is a great way for students to use their imagination and be environmentally conscious at the same time. I use recycled material when teaching about architecture and green design (straws, foam blocks from deliveries, cardboard, etc). I also try to use recycled materials when building small-scale models for three-dimensional assignments. The students seem to enjoy manipulating everyday objects in order to create different forms from abstract to representational.

Posted By: Robin Little
On: 1/11/2008 11:58:20 PM

At my math and engineering elementary school, the kindergarten teachers have found a great way to use recycled materials. Parents are encouraged to send in a variety of recycled materials to be placed in an Engineering Center. The center is also equipped with "engineering tools" (e.g., rulers, tape measures, glue, scissors, various writing tools, levels, paper for making blueprints of their design) and props for role playing (e.g., hard hats, tool belts, photos of engineers designing.). The students then can choose to go there during their center time to design and create an engineering project. Some of the designs have been incredible, such as the wings developed and modeled by a 5 year old which were controlled by strings attached when worn by someone. This center is one of the favorites and a great way to stimulate oral language, creativity, and engineering design at an early age. Other grade levels provide these opportunities throughout the year, but not as a daily center choice. Parents not only enjoy seeing the creativity of their children, but also what items have been recycled the design.

Posted By: Judith Jastal
On: 2/19/2008 5:54:09 PM

I'm finishing up my lesson plan which has a focus on recyling (for upper elementary grades.) This is a fabulous idea. We know that the younger students have extremely vivid imaginations and will come up with "unstifled" ideas given the time, materials and a little encouragement. I've printed your conversation and plan to share it with my Kindergarten teachers tomorrow morning. You are so right about this being a catalyst for oral language. I hope the teachers are doing a photo essay and experience charts. I see a best seller here! (Or at least a chapter in someone's book about early childhood.)

Posted By: Barbara Nikoomanesh
On: 2/20/2008 4:21:34 PM

I’ve run in to a great resource for recycled materials, called freecycle. There are groups all over the U.S. and any one can join free. It is a great way to recycle what you don’t need and also a great place to find recycled stuff. Our students are starting a lighting design project and one of the requirements was that they use at least 50% recycled materials. We are accessing the freecycle site to try to find materials to use. I’ll let you know how it turns out. Babs

Posted By: Jacqueline Taylor
On: 5/25/2008 3:36:11 PM

I listened to a newscast on the way to school recently that stated that a new insulation material being used today is actually derived from denim! Denim jeans, jackets, etc. How fascinating! I plan to involve a group of research happy students in the investigation of this story, maybe spearheading collections of used denim for recycling purposes. Jacqueline Taylor, New Orleans, LA.

Posted By: Jill Granberry
On: 5/26/2008 5:06:51 PM

I heard that broadcast, too. I wonder exactly how they insulate with denim. It's really interesting.

Posted By: Jeri Schmenk
On: 5/27/2008 8:11:14 AM

Using clothing as a base, young students could compare which types of materials might best be used as an insulation and then test them out. That sounds like a lesson in Science as well as design!

Posted By: Frederick Smith
On: 3/8/2009 6:05:28 AM

Wow, what a great way to reduce, reuse and recycle while keeping learners busy even the naughty ones.

Posted By: Justin Jones
On: 3/9/2009 2:24:06 PM

Maybe if you use some of the recyclable materials to make art work to display around the school. You can make it an annual contest.

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