| Free Presentations for Your
Classroom or Group! The Hamilton County Solid Waste Management
District (District) offers many landfill and recycling programs
during the 2003-2004 school year. Each program is approximately 45
minutes long, meets various proficiency test learning objectives
(depending on grade level), and each is aligned with the new science
standards. To schedule a free presentation, contact
Errin Howard at
513-946-7737. |
Hamilton
County Solid Waste Management District Outreach Programs
NEW! EnviroScape Landfill Model
Grades 3 - Adult
Using the number one educational tool in the country, learn how a modern
landfill differs from an old style dump of the past with the District’s
new EnviroScape Landfill Model. The model is an excellent tool for
demonstrating how a modern landfill functions, as well as, the
importance of appropriate solid waste management methods.
Landfills Versus Open Dumps
Grades 3 - Adult
Where does our garbage go? This presentation on landfills versus open
dumps explains the difference between where our garbage goes today
versus where our garbage used to go. Problems associated with open
dumps, such as disease and the production of methane gas, are discussed.
With the help of a sanitary landfill model, the methods of reducing
these problems are explained. This presentation also discusses the
importance of recycling and composting, both of which help to reduce the
amount of garbage taken to the landfill.
Community Recycling 101
Grades 3 - Adult
This presentation explains local recycling options, how to get a
curbside-recycling bin, and what can be placed in a recycling bin at
home. We will also discuss what can be done with items that can’t be
placed in the bin, as well as, composting and reusing. The program
concludes with a relay where teams of participants separate materials
for recycling, reusing, composting, or the trash can.
Early Childhood
Community Recycling
Grades 1 - 3
“Show and Tell” discussion of what can and can’t be placed in the
recycling bin, concluding with a relay where students will separate
recyclable materials by their physical properties.
Paper Recycling
Grades K - Adult
A discussion on the history of paper is followed by making recycled
paper. The presentation details the various grades of paper, as it
relates to the economic value and properties for recycling. Three paper
recycling stations are set up to make recycled paper from office paper,
newspaper, and brown bags, allowing for a comparison between the various
grades of paper. |
| Professional
Classroom Presentations and School Assemblies Available at
Discounted Rates! The District partners with several professional
educational organizations to offer educational, fun, and exciting
classroom or after school presentations and assemblies. The District
subsidizes part of the retail cost for selected solid waste
programs. Call the contact listed to schedule your program. When
scheduling outreach mention Spencer’s Team News to receive a
subsidy. Subsidies will be granted on a first come-first serve
basis, qualifications apply. |
Extra
Special Outreach
Opportunities Available!
Jack Golden’s Garbage Is My Bag
(45 minutes)
Grades K - 8
Assembly Limit: 375 Students.
District Subsidy: $400, School Cost $100
($500 value)
Jack Golden as the comedic “expert,” Dr. T, delves into a mountain of
trash — and an even bigger bag of vaudeville and circus tricks — in
search of answers to the problems of solid waste disposal. With a “Ph.D.
in Garbology,” a zany and irresistible personality and a marvelous
trash-to-treasure-o-matic recycling machine, he juggles and jokes his
way through a world of waste. Dr. T delights his audiences while sharing
his knowledge that rubbish is a resource that is just too good to throw
away.
For more information or to schedule a program call 413-774-3563 or email
jgolden@crocker.com.
Please note: Dates are limited because Mr. Golden resides in
Massachusetts.
R’s for Life!!! New and Improved
Crystal Clear Science
(45 minutes)
Grades K – 8
Classroom Presentation Limit: 30 Students
District Subsidy: $37.50, School Cost: $37.50. ($75 Value)
Assembly Limit: 200 Students
District Subsidy: $125.00, School Cost: $100. ($225 Value)
Crystal Clear Science is ready to bring your school another year of
inspiring and amazing ways to make a difference! Live “spokes-animals”
for the environment, fun and easy ways to reduce & reuse, and important
recycling information are delivered to your students in a very user
friendly way. Certified science teacher Michelle White of Crystal Clear,
is sure to get kids fired up about this important message. Don’t miss
your chance to take advantage of this great opportunity. To schedule a
presentation or assembly, contact Michelle White at 513-741-7174 or at
crystalclear@fuse.net. |
|
Other Area Organizations Offer FREE! Solid Waste Education Programs |
Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District:
Vermicomposting and Worm Bins
Contact: Gwen Roth at
513-772-7645
Learn how worms benefit the soil, how to set up and maintain a healthy
vermicomposting system, and how worms turn food waste into a rich soil
amendment.
Keep Cincinnati Beautiful
Contact: David Tracy
at 513-352-438
Offers free environmental education programming in general environmental
outreach, litter prevention and recycling, to any public, private or
parochial school within the city of Cincinnati.
OhioEPA: Composting, Landfills, Paper Recycling & More!
Contact: Cheryl Allen
at 513-285-6650
Cheryl Allen, environmental specialist from the Ohio Environmental
Protection Agency, brings these presentations to your classroom.
Rumpke Sanitary Landfill: Waste Disposal and Recycling
Contact: Crystal Kirkland
at 513-741-2617
Rumpke representatives are available to give landfill tours and
recycling presentations. All groups and schools are welcome to
participate. |
