π Topic Summary
The 3 R's β Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle β are simple yet powerful actions we can take to protect our environment. Reduce means using less of something. Reuse means finding new ways to use things instead of throwing them away. Recycle means turning old items into new ones. By practicing these at home, kids can learn to be responsible and help keep our planet healthy and clean!
Practicing the 3 R's helps to conserve natural resources, reduce pollution, and save energy. Every little bit counts, and even small actions can make a big difference for our planet! π³
β»οΈ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the word to its correct definition:
| Word |
Definition |
| 1. Reduce |
A. To convert waste into reusable material. |
| 2. Reuse |
B. To decrease the amount of waste created. |
| 3. Recycle |
C. To use something again. |
| 4. Waste |
D. Materials that are no longer needed and are discarded. |
| 5. Environment |
E. The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. |
π Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences with the correct word from the list: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Environment, Waste
It's important to protect our __________. One way to do this is to __________ the amount of __________ we create. We can also __________ items like plastic bottles by turning them into something new. When we __________ an item, we find a new way to use it instead of throwing it away.
π€ Part C: Critical Thinking
How can you encourage your family and friends to practice the 3 R's more often? Give specific examples of what you could do together. π‘