The Four R's

Question	Response
What skills does this resource explicitly teach?	This resource explicitly teaches students how to make recycled paper.
What important, related ideas/issues are not addressed in this resource?	Economic issues relating to the 3 R's
What important ideas are implied by the resource, but not taught explicitly?	This resource implies the importance of even small children choosing to make a difference to protect the environment.
To enhance this resource the following changes are strongly recommended:	Students should take part in authentic action experiences Students should be given opportunities to clarify and extend their own values Activities should be locally focused and encourage a personal affinity with the Earth
To enhance this resource the following changes would be beneficial:	Relevant case studies should be provided for students Students should be empowered to choose some elements of their own programming Adaptations and differentiated instruction methods should be provided for students and teachers

Principle	Rating	Explanation
Bias Minimization	Satisfactory	Information provided is presented in an unbiased fashion, but different points of view are limited within this resource.
Multiple Dimensions of Problems & Solutions	Good
Respects Complexity	Good
Action Experience	Satisfactory	Resource indicates the need for students to participate in action experiences. Examples of action experiences are not fully explored.
Action Skills	Satisfactory	Students are provided with an abundance of background information, but are not explicitly taught skills necessary to take action.
Empathy & Respect for Humans	Satisfactory	Students are encouraged to work together cooperatively and respectively. Diverse needs of various individuals are not discussed within this resource.
Personal Affinity with Earth	Satisfactory	Resource does not adequately address the importance of the 3 R's to non-humans. The majority of activities take place indoors.
Locally-Focused	Satisfactory	Students are presented with some locally focused activities that are age appropriate.
Past, Present & Future	Satisfactory	Resource focuses on the present and the future, but does not adequately address an understanding of the past.

Pedagogical Approaches

Principle	Rating	Explanation
Open-Ended Instruction	Satisfactory	Majority of activities are teacher directed Students are steered to discover specific teacher developed objectives
Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Learning	Good
Discovery Learning	Satisfactory
Values Clarification	Satisfactory	Students are not explicitly given opportunities to develop and clarify their own values.
Differentiated Instruction	Satisfactory	Lessons are designed to include a variety of different activities to address the needs of diverse learning styles. Adaptations and differentiated instruction methods are not provided for students with unique academic learning needs.
Experiential Learning	Satisfactory
Cooperative Learning	Satisfactory	Students take part in cooperative learning activities and strategies. Definition of some activities are provided for educators.
Assessment & Evaluation	Good
Peer Teaching	Satisfactory	Incidental teaching arises from group activities and presentations.
Case Studies	Satisfactory	An abundance of background information is provided for students and teachers. Relevant and specific case studies are not included within this resource.
Locus of Control	Satisfactory	The majority of activities are teacher directed. Students have few opportunities to choose elements of their own programming.

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General Assessment

Sustainability Education Principles

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