CONNECT
Recycling is essential for environmental preservation and sustainability. It consists of collecting, separating, and transforming discarded materials into new products.
The recycling truck is a fundamental part of the recycling process in an efficient and organized way. It is responsible for collecting recyclable materials separated by citizens in their homes, businesses, and public places. These materials include paper, plastic, metal, glass, and other recyclable items. The recycling truck follows designated routes, collecting recyclable materials and transporting them to recycling centers or processing facilities.
Watch the video “Recycling for Kids | Plastic, Glass and Paper Recycling”:
CONTEMPLATE
• What are some examples of materials that can be recycled?
• Do you know what each trash bin color represents? List them:
ACTIVITY PROPOSAL
RECYCLING TRUCK
It is a recyclable materials collection vehicle, designed to transport recyclable materials such as paper, plastic, metal, glass, and others along streets and avenues where collection is possible. It is an important tool for the waste picker in the collection and subsequent recycling process.
It also facilitates citizen participation in recycling, reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills and promoting environmental preservation.
BUILD
Build a recycling truck using the LEGO® EDUCATION WeDo 2.0 Technology Kit parts.
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Watch the video and see how the recycling truck works:
ASSEMBLY PROGRAMMING
Make the recycling truck move as shown in the video.
1. Create the program as shown below:
2. Explain to the rest of the class how the recycling truck worked.
CONTINUE
Answer the questions and share your answers with classmates.
• What part made the recycling truck stop and go backwards?
• How was it to insert the program? Easy or difficult?
After the construction, store all the materials used.