SCHOOL OUTREACH
We’ll bring these engaging presentations to your classroom and tailor them to your grade level. Contact Corinne at corinne@ knib.org for more information or to schedule.
WHY RECYCLE
Find out what happens to items we throw away and items we recycle. Play the “What Recycles Where Game” and rank the importance of the four R’s: reduce, reuse, recycle, refuse.
Grades 3 and up Class duration: 30-45 minutes Fees: $50 per class; scholarships may be available
RECYCLE WITH STEM
The STEM engagement in these classes is not just an entertaining side trip. Handling familiar objects and using them for a different purpose provides an opportunity for youngsters to innovate, imagine, and rethink possibilities for these materials while affording practice in teamwork and problem-solving.
Class duration: 20-45 minutes Fees: $50 per class; scholarships may be available. Pick a theme. These topics can be stand-alone, grouped together, or added on to WHY RECYCLE (listed above).
BUNCHES OF BUBBLES Grades PreK-2
recommended as an outdoor experience.
MARBLE MAZE Grades K-8
MINIATURE GREEN-HOUSE Grades 1-8
EGG CARTON AIRPLANE Grades 3-8
RAIN FOREST ZIPLINE Grades 5-8
TOUR THE RECYCLE CENTER
Bring your class or adult group to tour Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful’s working warehouse and learn about recycling. 4665 Hydraulic Road, Rockford.
Grades 3 and up
Class duration: 50-60 minutes
Class size is limited to 27 students
Fees: $50 per class; scholarships may be available
RECYCLE WITH STEM topics (see above) can be added to this experience
PUBLIC OUTREACH
Invite KNIB to your business or organization’s meeting to spread the word about recycling. $100 donation welcomed.
Include KNIB at your community gathering! We’ll set up a table or two and distribute information about what recycles where, answer questions, and offer hands-on recycled STEM activities for the kids.
KNIB can supply portable Recycle and Trash receptacles for use at your event.
Contact Corinne at corinne@ knib.org for more information or to schedule.