Trash or Treasure? or Compost?
National Parks
Natures Helpers
Random Green Things
100
A banana peel belongs here, not in the recycling bin.
A compost bin
100
What is a National Park?
A national park is a large area of land or water that is protected by a government for its natural, historic, or cultural significance. National parks are often used for recreation, but they are primarily intended to preserve the environment for future generations.
There are 63 national parks in the USA. There are more throughout the world.
100
These tiny insects help break down food scraps in a compost pile.
Worms
100
City in Wisconsin, home of the Packers 👎
Green Bay Wisconsin
200
A glass jar can be cleaned and placed here.
Recycling Bin
200
This was the first National Park in the United States:
A) Glacier National Park
B) Yellowstone National Park
C) Grand Canyon National Park
D) Yosemite National Park
E) Harper School National Park
B) Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park was the first national park in the United States, established on March 1, 1872. President Grant signed the bill that created the park. It is located in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. Yellowstone sits on top of a dormant volcano. It contains more geysers and hot springs than any other place on Earth!
It is the 8th largest National Park
200
This natural process breaks down organic materials like leaves and food into soil.
Composting! We do this in the lunchroom!
200
A book with green in it by Dr Seuss
Green Eggs and Ham
300
A plastic straw should be thrown here.
The trash! Straws are unfortunately not recycable!
HOWEVER there are straws that are BIODEGRADABLE meaning they have the ability to be broken down naturally by the organisms in an ecosystem. There are also some single use utensils (plates, spoons, forks knives) that are also biodegradable. Look for these if you are hosting a party instead of single use plastics!
300
This park in Arizona is known for its huge canyon carved by the Colorado River.
A) Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
B) Acadia National Park
C) Badlands National Park
D) Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
300
These tall plants help reduce carbon dioxide and provide oxygen for us to breathe.
TREES
300
Name this character
Mike Wazowski
400
A broken toy made of all one type of plastic can go here.
Recycling bin
400
This Florida park is famous for its swamps, alligators, and crocodiles.
A) Everglades National Park
B) Arches National Park
C) Joshua Tree National Park
D) Crater Lake National Park
Everglades National Park
400
This type of energy, created by the sun, helps power homes and schools without pollution.
Solar Energy. We have some solar panels on the roof or Harper!
400
Name 4 Fruits that can be green
More than one right answer, here are a few:
apples
honeydew melon
grapes
pears
kiwi
avocado
watermelon
gooseberries
green bananas
jackfruit
500
What can you do with old clothes / jeans etc.?
Rather than put them in the trash, donate them! Or re-use them for crafts :)
500
This big cat, roams many national parks.
Mountain Lion
500
These insects help pollinate flowers and other plants.
BEES
Bees help the environment by pollinating plants, which in turn helps the food supply, and supports other wildlife.
500
How to you say "Green" in Italian?
verde
Same as Spanish!