Review the background information in the first section of the kit for a basic understanding of the can manufacturing process. A simpler handout describing this process has been created and is provided for students. Consider using it as homework reading, or integrate it into the lessons where appropriate.

Explore! This kit contains ready-to-use lesson plans, supplemental handouts and hands-on materials that you can use to engage your students in environmental education. Each lesson contains detailed procedures, wrap-up activities and ideas for extracurricular projects. Adapt lessons and points of emphasis as you see fit.

Many activities are interactive. If your school is lean on science equipment or if your students function best in a more structured, teacher-directed environment, consider demonstrating the activities yourself.

If you like these lessons, share them with other intermediate-level (fourth through six grade) teachers. Many activities can be adapted in breadth and depth to appeal to older students.

The best way to ensure that the issues considered in this curriculum make a lasting impression is for students to plan an action project related to their case study of aluminum cans. Use the information provided in Lesson 7 and The Great Aluminum Can RoundUp competition materials included in this kit as a starting point.