Grade 5 | Grade 6

Landfill Emissions

Summary

This lesson teaches students about greenhouses gasses emitted from landfills and the importance of reducing food waste. The activities will help your students to learn why and how they can make a difference by reducing food waste sent to landfills.

Thinking Concepts and Skills

• Why landfills emit greenhouse gasses and how these emissions are harmful to the environment.
• How composting works and why it’s an eco-friendly practice.