Earth Day

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Standards

Illinois State Learning Standards - Kindergarten
11.B.Kb Become familiar with the use of devices
incorporating technology.
12.E.Kb Understand the purpose of recycling.
13.B.Kd Begin to be aware of technology and how it affects
their lives.
13.B.Ke Begin to understand ways to reduce, reuse, and
recycle materials.