how many bottles are recycled?

Math Skill: Interpreting double bar graphs

Grade level: 4 – 5th grades

Area level: National-scale

Purpose: Understand recycling rate of plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and steel cans in the United States and develop awareness of waste reduction

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BACKGROUND FOR THE TEACHER

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Related reading

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TEACHER GUIDE

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PROBLEM

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