Recycling Sort Earth Day Science Activity

**Recycling Sort – Earth Day Science Activity
**
Support your pupils in learning about sustainability and environmental responsibility with this engaging, hands-on Recycling Sort Activity. Perfect for Earth Day or as part of a science or environmental topic, this resource helps children understand the difference between recycling, compost, and rubbish through practical sorting tasks.

Designed to be clear, visual, and easy to use, this activity encourages meaningful discussions about how everyday choices impact our planet.

What’s Included:

• Recycling, Rubbish, and Compost sorting mats
• Picture sorting cards featuring familiar everyday items
• Recording sheet for independent or assessed work
• Cut-and-stick worksheet option
• Learning Objectives:
• Identify common recyclable materials
• Understand what can be composted

Recognise items that belong in general waste

Develop sorting and classification skills

Build awareness of environmental responsibility

Ideal For:

EYFS

KS1

Lower KS2 (as a revision or introduction activity)

Science lessons

Earth Day celebrations

Classroom displays or topic work on sustainability