Children's Water Festival
Chatham Kent
Treating Trash
Overview
How does a modern landfill
operate Students explore for themselves how we treat our trash today and compare this to the unsafe
practices that were done in the past. A landfill ‘enviroscape’ model provides a breakdown of the
different stages of the treatment process and demonstrates the effect on the groundwater if our trash
is not disposed of properly.
The second part of activity includes a composter, recycling bins and a garbage. Kids sort trash into the appropriate receptacle. They also discuss which items cannot be disposed of at the curb, such as paint cans.
Curriculum Link
Life Systems, Grade 4 (Habitats and Communities)
Describe ways in which humans interact with habitats and the effects of these interactions on the communities within (O.E.)
Earth and Space Systems, Grade 4 (Rocks and Minerals)
Determine advantages and disadvantages of human alteration of the landscape (S.E.)
Earth and Space Systems, Grade 5 (Conservation of Energy and Resources)
Evaluate ways in which humans use energy and resources, the immediate and long-term effects of
these uses on society and the environment, and the necessity for conservation of energy and natural
resources (O.E)
Describe ways in which humans interact with habitats and the effects of these interactions on
the communities within (S.E.)
Develop solutions to avoid wasting energy and resources both at home and at school (S.E)