Introduce young learners to the journey of their rubbish with this KS1 What Happens to my Rubbish? Teaching PowerPoint. Suitable for use as a classroom lesson or as an assembly, it explores what rubbish is, where it goes after it is thrown away and the difference between materials which can be recycled and general waste.

Children will discover how recycling gives materials a new purpose, what happens to rubbish that cannot be recycled, and why recycling helps to protect our environment. The presentation also includes a selection of practical follow-up activity ideas to help children apply their understanding both in school and at home. Download now!