Resourceful Schools

Tips for Teachers

3R Loan Kits

All you need in a convenient kit to bring a hands-on lesson to your classroom. Complete as a stand-alone activity or use as pre- or post-lesson following a RSP visit. Kits are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

Making Recycled Paper
Demonstration of a mini-paper processing plant. Kit includes blenders, screens, sponges and step-by-step instructions to make paper using the tin can method. Includes a video of the actual paper making process used by the Paper Retriever Program.

Trash Math
Small groups of 3-4 students examine the contents of a miniature trash can, then graph and interpret their data results. Note: The same activity can be done using actual trash generated by the school. (Grades 5-8)

Household Hazardous Waste
Kit includes a teacher guide, overheads, a hands-on activity to compare natural cleaners to commercial toxic brands, a colorful poster, and brochures. (Grades 6-12)

CONTACT INFORMATION

Once you have a date in mind for when you need materials or would like to schedule a presentation contact:

Mary Patterson
Saint Louis County Health Department
4562 Lemay Ferry
St. Louis, MO 63129
314-615-6878 (phone)
314-615-4008 (fax)
MPatterson2@stlouisco.com
www.resourcefulschools.org

Please allow at least two weeks notice for your programs.

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