🗣 Language Objective
Learn 3 Rs vocabulary · Use "I can reuse/recycle/reduce..." · Reading + Speaking
🌍 Eco Objective
Understand Reduce, Reuse, Recycle · Recognise reusable everyday objects
🎯 Skills
Listening · Speaking · Reading · Critical Thinking · Creative Language
🗑️ Rubbish Bin Sort Game (7 min)
Method: Communicative + BrainstormingWhole class
Click each object card, then choose: 🗑️ Rubbish Bin or ♻️ Keep / Sort it! Does this go in the rubbish?
Click an item to select it, then choose where it goes!
🗑️ Rubbish Bin
♻️ Sort / Keep / Reuse
🏆 Team Scoreboard
👩🏫 Teacher
Click an item on screen, then ask the class: "Does this go in the rubbish bin? Or can we sort, reuse, or recycle it?" Click a bin button based on class answer. Use Check Answers to confirm!
Click an item on screen, then ask the class: "Does this go in the rubbish bin? Or can we sort, reuse, or recycle it?" Click a bin button based on class answer. Use Check Answers to confirm!
🙋 Students
Look at the object and shout: "Rubbish bin!" or "Sort it! / Keep it!" Then explain why — "We can recycle it!" / "We can reuse it!"
Look at the object and shout: "Rubbish bin!" or "Sort it! / Keep it!" Then explain why — "We can recycle it!" / "We can reuse it!"
📺 The 3 Rs — Watch & Discuss (5 min)
Method: CLIL + ListeningWhole class
🎬 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle — Video
▶ Open Video on YouTube
Open in a new tab and play on your projector. Duration: ~3 minutes.
❓ Check Understanding — Click to Reveal Answers
👩🏫 Teacher
Play the video with the projector and speakers. Ask students to listen for the 3 Rs. After watching, click each question to check comprehension as a class discussion.
Play the video with the projector and speakers. Ask students to listen for the 3 Rs. After watching, click each question to check comprehension as a class discussion.
🙋 Students
Watch the video carefully! Then answer: "What are the 3 Rs?" — "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!"
Watch the video carefully! Then answer: "What are the 3 Rs?" — "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!"
🔀 Match the 3 Rs! (8 min)
Method: Vocabulary + Critical thinkingTeams / Pairs
Click an object card, then click the correct 3R button. Does it belong to Reduce 🔴, Reuse 🟡, or Recycle 🟢?
🔴 REDUCE
Use less!
Use less!
🟡 REUSE
Use again!
Use again!
🟢 RECYCLE
Make new!
Make new!
Click an object, then choose its 3R category below!
👩🏫 Teacher
Click an item. Ask the class: "Is this Reduce, Reuse, or Recycle?" Accept discussion — some items can fit more than one category! Award points for correct answers with good explanations.
Click an item. Ask the class: "Is this Reduce, Reuse, or Recycle?" Accept discussion — some items can fit more than one category! Award points for correct answers with good explanations.
🙋 Students
Look at the object and say: "I can recycle this!" / "I can reuse this!" / "I should reduce this!" — use the full sentence!
Look at the object and say: "I can recycle this!" / "I can reuse this!" / "I should reduce this!" — use the full sentence!
🎨 Can You Reuse It? Challenge (5 min)
Method: Creative language + BrainstormingWhole class / Teams
Look at the object. Say: "I can reuse this as a ___!" Be creative! Click Reveal to see a model idea.
Object 1 of 8
🍶
Glass Jar
"How can we reuse this?"
💡 Click "Reveal Idea" to see a model answer!
👩🏫 Teacher
Show each object. Give students 20–30 seconds to think. Ask 2–3 students for ideas before revealing. Award bonus points for creative or funny answers! Encourage full sentences: "I can reuse this as a ___!"
Show each object. Give students 20–30 seconds to think. Ask 2–3 students for ideas before revealing. Award bonus points for creative or funny answers! Encourage full sentences: "I can reuse this as a ___!"
🙋 Students
Use the structure: "I can reuse this as a money box!" / "I can reuse this as a plant pot!" Be creative — there are no wrong answers! 🌟
Use the structure: "I can reuse this as a money box!" / "I can reuse this as a plant pot!" Be creative — there are no wrong answers! 🌟
🎨 Rubbish into Art — Homework
Find one object at home that usually goes in the rubbish.
Turn it into something new — make art!
Bring it to school and say: "I can reuse this as a ___!" 🌟
Turn it into something new — make art!
Bring it to school and say: "I can reuse this as a ___!" 🌟
🍶 Glass jar → money box
📦 Cardboard → photo frame
🧴 Plastic bottle → plant pot
🧻 Toilet roll → pencil holder
💬 Reflection Prompts — Click to Reveal
♻️
"What are the 3 Rs?"
✅ "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!"
🍶
"Can you reuse a glass jar?"
✅ "Yes! I can use it as a money box!"
🗑️
"What goes in the rubbish bin?"
✅ "A used tissue / an apple core / a napkin."
🌍
"Why is recycling important?"
✅ "It helps the planet! It makes less rubbish!"
👕
"Can clothes go in the rubbish bin?"
✅ "No! We can donate or reuse old clothes!"
🔋
"Where do batteries go?"
✅ "Not in the rubbish! Special battery bins!"
📋 Assessment Notes
👩🏫 Teacher
✅ Listening: understood the 3 Rs video?
✅ Speaking: used "I can reuse/recycle/reduce..." correctly?
✅ Sort game: correctly classified rubbish vs. non-rubbish?
✅ Creative: brainstormed reuse ideas in English?
✅ Listening: understood the 3 Rs video?
✅ Speaking: used "I can reuse/recycle/reduce..." correctly?
✅ Sort game: correctly classified rubbish vs. non-rubbish?
✅ Creative: brainstormed reuse ideas in English?
🌿 Follow-up: Rubbish into Art class display📚 CLIL: collaborate with science teacher🏫 School project: book/clothes exchange