Program Description:

More than 21% of what goes into our landfill in Hamilton County is plastic. In this lesson students will follow crude oil from its raw state to gas, and finally to a solid plastic. Next, they will create Shrinky Dinks using PS #6 plastic, an "upcycled" creation.

Organizations Served: School and After-School

Program Provider: Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District
Grade Level: b) Kindergarten, c) 1st Grade, d) 2nd Grade, e) 3rd Grade, f) 4th Grade, g) 5th Grade, h) 6th Grade

How much does the program cost? Free

Program Provider Website: http://www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org
Contact Person Name: Jenny Lohmann
Contact Person Phone: 513-946-7736
Contact Person Email: jenny.lohmann@hamilton-co-org
Subject Matter: Art, Chemistry, Conservation, Energy, Reduce Reuse Recycle

Program Length: Less than 1 hour
Maximum Number of Students: 30
Days Offered: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Times Offered: Flexible
State Content Standards Met:
Venue Needed: Classroom
Region: Greater Cincinnati Area

Extra materials, if any: electricity, permanent markers, or colored pencils and sand paper