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STEVE TRASH - TRASH & RECYCLE SHOW - RESOURCES + STUDY GUIDE + GREEN LINKS

STEVE TRASH - TRASH & RECYCLE SHOW - OBJECTIVES

1. Understand that all the Earth’s resources are valuable and should be used wisely.
2. Encourage kids to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle the Earth’s resources. Show kids HOW they can use these resources wisely.

DURING THE - TRASH & RECYCLE SHOW - STUDENTS WILL LEARN

• The Earth's natural resources are limited and therefore, valuable.
• Specific ways kids can Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
• What the "WATER CYCLE" is and how it works.
• What things can be recycled.
• How to "CLOSE THE LOOP" of recycling.
• What the "WEB OF LIFE" is.

TRASH & RECYCLE SHOW - IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION

Please review these concepts and vocabulary words with your students. They cover ideas that are directly and indirectly addressed in the STEVE TRASH - TRASH & RECYCLE SHOW.

• All living creatures must consume resources to live. What natural resources do students use in their everyday lives?
• Of all the planets in our solar system, which planet(s) can support carbon-based lifeforms?
• Why would Steve Trash CHOOSE to do magic tricks with trash? Is he poor? Is he rich? Does he love natural resources so much he wants to share this love in a magic show?
• How does our recycling echo the way our environment recycles water, dirt, and air?
• What are some of the differences between science and magic? How does magic APPEAR to violate natural laws?
• Why is the recycle symbol one continuous loop? What systems in nature are closed/continuous loops as well?

TRASH & RECYCLE SHOW - VOCABULARY

Earth - the only planet in our solar system that supports life.

Environment - where a plant or animal lives and all the things that affect it there.

Garbage or Trash - a natural resource you’ve decided is not valuable anymore. A natural resource, in the wrong place, at the wrong time, in the wrong amount.

Resources - the things that the Earth provides for us that we can use.

Rockin’ Eco Hero - a person that works everyday to make the world a better place to live. (example: Steve Trash and kids like you!)

Recycle - to take a resource that’s been used, remanufacture it, and use it again.

Reuse - to use an item more than once.

Reduce - to decrease the amount of waste or energy used.

Water Cycle - the natural movement of water through the biosphere from the atmosphere to surface of the Earth and back again.

TRASH & RECYCLE SHOW - VIDEO RESOURCES FROM STEVE TRASH

These are videos I’ve created to help your kids learn more about the environment. You can view them online on my YOUTUBE channel or download them directly from my VIMEO channel.

TRASH & RECYCLE EXPLANATION VIDEO - This is a terrific explanation of how recycling works. It covers why we should recycle, and what things are recyclable. It’s 4 minutes long. It’s both educational and entertaining. I shot it over 15 years ago. My beard is MUCH more grey now, but the content is still the same.     YOU TUBE     VIMEO

ECO-ED CHANNEL - Here you’ll find my magical explanations of THE WATER CYCLE, the value of REDUCING, REUSING, RECYCLING, and even how everything is connected in the WEB OF LIFE using amazing “how did he do that” magic tricks.     YOU TUBE     VIMEO

DOWNLOAD the Trash & Recycle Show - STUDY GUIDE PDF

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Download this letter as a PDF & use it in your school or share it with schools you'd like to come see Steve Trash perform LIVE at your Performing Arts Center.

A Letter To Prospective Sponsors

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Download this letter as a PDF & distribute to potential sponsors. It's approximately 1.5mb and may take a moment to download.

Steve's Links!

ALABAMA ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION - I’m a lifetime member. http://www.eeaa.us

ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER - An outstanding collection of environmental business news. It’s where I go to keep up with green business happenings. http://www.environmentalleader.com

THE IMAGINATION FACTORY - a website for kids that shows visitors howto make art and crafts out of things most people throw away. Fun ideas. http://www.kid-at-art.com

EARTH 911 - Learn where you can recycle stuff locally and MUCH MUCH more. http://earth911.com

MOTHER NATURE NETWORK - Earth News for grownups. http://www.mnn.com

PAPER RETRIEVER RECYCLING - Fundraising through paper recycling at your church, school, or non-profit organization. http://www.paperretriever.com

NORTH AMERICAN ASSOC FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION - An organization dedicated to environmental education professionals. I’m a member. http://www.naaee.org

EE LINK - shares news and jobs for Environmental Education professionals. Very good stuff. http://eelink.net/pages/EE-Link+Introduction

SERDC - Southeastern Recycling Development Council - Eleven states united to develop and promote sustainable recycling programs. Together we can boost recycling in the Southeast. http://www.serdc.org

TURTLE POINT SCIENCE CENTER - Amazing hands on environmental science center in south Alabama. Terrific people and terrific facility. http://www.escambiak12.net/turtle/index.htm

GUMBO LIMBO NATURE CENTER - Friends down in Boca Raton, Florida that do great work with Sea Turtles. They have teaching and rehab facilities. Very cool. http://www.gumbolimbo.org

IMAGIPLAY - My favorite green toy company. They manufacture the worlds first green magic set, which was… surprise… created by ME... Steve Trash! http://www.imagiplay.com

TERRACYCLE - Amazing products from waste materials. http://www.terracycle.net