Experiencing Waste – A Program for Preschools

The Salzgitter Municipal Public Enterprise (SRB) offers kindergartens the “Experiencing Waste” educational kit for loan. With this kit, children can explore the topic of waste in a playful, engaging, and age-appropriate way.

The materials included provide a wide range of ideas for educational activities and make it possible to explore the topic of waste across multiple learning and play sessions.

Here’s what the educational kit includes:

• Lomb(i)®, the compost worm—discover compost and organic waste
• Baktinchen®, the bacterium – learning about biological degradation processes
• Waste in the Daycare Center – Discovering Everyday Waste
• Examining waste—learning about different types of waste
• Avoiding waste – ways to reduce waste in everyday life
• Waste recycling using paper as an example
• Paper, Cardboard, or Plastic Wrap? – Distinguishing Materials and Sorting Them Correctly
• Videos on the Topic of Waste
• Additional game and activity ideas

In addition, the kit contains informational and worksheet materials, photocopiable handouts, and suggestions for hands-on activities.

What’s in the educational kit?

• Various visual aids and learning materials
• Games and activity materials
• Materials on the topic of organic waste and compost
• Materials on waste prevention and recycling
• Worksheets
• Worksheets
• Project Ideas
• SRB Information Materials
• A comprehensive guide for educators

In addition to learning and play ideas, the guide also contains background information on waste management, waste treatment, waste recycling, and waste disposal, as well as information on waste disposal in Salzgitter.

Waste Workshop – A Program for Elementary Schools

With the “Waste Workshop” educational kit, the Salzgitter Municipal Public Enterprise (SRB) provides elementary schools with extensive materials for a varied and hands-on exploration of the topic of waste.

At a total of 12 learning stations, students explore various aspects of waste management. In the process, they can independently discover, experiment, categorize, and work together to develop solutions.

The 12 learning stations

1. Sorting Waste

2. Raw materials

3. Organic waste recycling

4. Paper recycling

5. Paper—or not?

6. Packaging

7. Glass recycling

8. Metal recycling

9. Residual Waste

10. Hazardous Substances and Waste

11. Waste Prevention

12. Waste Disposal Center

In the process, students not only learn how to sort waste properly. They also learn what happens to waste, what raw materials it contains, and how waste can be prevented and recycled.

For which grade levels is the educational kit suitable?

The focus is on 3rd and 4th grades. The materials can also be adapted and used for 1st and 2nd grades, special education schools, inclusive classrooms, and German language courses.

Station-Based Learning

The “Waste Workshop” is specifically designed for station-based learning. This allows children to explore various topics independently and expand their knowledge of waste, recycling, and waste prevention.

The accompanying teacher’s guide supports educators in preparing and conducting station-based learning and includes additional information and suggestions.

Sustainability and Education for Sustainable Development

The theme kit links waste education with the topics of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Following the station-based activities, the guide offers opportunities for group reflection and includes additional project suggestions. In this way, exploring the topic of waste can lead to a deeper examination of resource conservation, sustainability, and responsible behavior in everyday life.

What does the theme kit contain?

• Materials for the 12 learning stations
• Worksheets and visual aids
• Materials for the station-based activities
• A detailed teacher’s guide
• Background information on waste management
• Information on waste treatment, recycling, and disposal
• Information on waste management in Salzgitter
• Suggestions for reflection and follow-up projects

Loan

The educational kit can be borrowed from the SRB – Waste Advisory Service. The standard loan period is two weeks. Depending on demand, a longer loan period may be arranged upon prior agreement.

Please schedule an appointment with the Waste Advisory Service before picking it up.

Return

Please return all materials in full and on time so that the theme kit is available to other institutions. If you are unable to meet the agreed-upon return deadline, please notify us in a timely manner.

Your feedback is important to us

A guestbook is included with the theme kit. Here, children and educators can share their experiences, ideas, drawings, or suggestions.

We would also appreciate your feedback on your experience with the theme kit. Your feedback helps us further develop this program.

Contact:

Salzgitter Municipal Public Enterprise (SRB)
Waste Management Advisory Service
Korbmacherweg 5
38226 Salzgitter-Lebenstedt

Phone: 05341 839-3741
Email: abfallberatungstadt.salzgitterde
Website: www.salzgitter.de

During the summer months, the SRB is on the road with the Info-Mobile.

From June to September, the Info-Mobile is parked in Lebenstedt on the 1st Thursday and in Bad on the 3rd Thursday. There, the citizens of Salzgitter receive information on waste fees, bulky waste collection, waste separation and waste avoidance.

The SRB offers guided tours of the farm. Groups of up to 15 participants aged 5 and over can gain an insight into the SRB's areas of activity.

In addition, groups of up to 15 participants can visit the Diebesstieg landfill site on a guided tour. Due to the demanding nature of the content, a minimum age of 8-9 years is recommended.