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Environmental laws and regulations impact humans, the environment, and the economy in both positive and negative ways. PA Academic Standards: 4.9.A 4.3.B  4.4.A  4.4.C  4.5.B  4.7.C

Concepts: 1. There are laws that tell us how we must take care of our surroundings 2. In Pennsylvania, recycling is the law, but each county handles it differently 3. These laws help us to take care of our surroundings 4. Littering is against the law- it is important to find the appropriate container for waste 5. Controlling pests around recycling and composting piles is important

Competencies: 1. Identify items that can be recycled in the local community 2. Identify items in the classroom and school that could be recycled 3. Identify items at home that could be recycled or re-used 4. Establish a worm composting bin and understand the role of decomposers. 5. Use natural controls for pests that may "invade" the worm bins

Essential Questions: Why should we recycle, reuse and reduce what we are using? Why is composting organic waste a good alternative to just throwing it away?

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