Science · Stage 3
Choosing Materials to Reuse
Before you throw it away — stop and think! Can it be reused, recycled, or composted?
✦ Science📘 Stage 3 · S3⏱ ~10 min🧒 Ages 7–8★ Free to start
apply what we know about choosing materials to reuse to everyday life.
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Kavi's Bin Detective
Kavi holds an empty jam jar over the bin 🫙. "Wait — should I really throw this away?" Kavi thinks hard. "Maybe I can reuse it to hold my pencils. And this banana peel can compost into food for plants! Let's be bin detectives and choose wisely to care for our world 🌍."
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What your child will learn
1Three smart choicesBefore something goes in the bin, we have three better choices. Tap each one to learn it.
2Reuse, recycle, or compost?Be a bin detective! Decide the best choice for each everyday thing.
3The bin detective's questionsBefore you throw anything away, ask these questions in order. Tap each step!
4What would you choose?Use what you know to pick the best choice for real life. Then tap to check! Tap Next test for more.
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A peek inside
Kavi has an empty plastic bottle 🧴. It can't be used again. What is the best choice?
Clean plastic can be broken down and made into something new, so it goes in the recycling.
Try this at home: Name the three smart choices to make before you throw something away.
Ready to play and learn?
Start the free interactive lesson, or print the handout for screen-free play.
Part of Science · Stage 3 · S3 on KAVI Academy — a secular, whole-child learning platform for ages 5–12.