Year 2 recycling lesson: Make recycled paper
This Year 2 recycling lesson helps pupils understand how materials can be recycled into new products. Pupils observe and take part in making recycled paper, then learn about other recycling processes such as sorting, crushing, melting and reshaping materials. This lesson is part of our Year 2 Everyday Materials unit and links directly to the KS1 science curriculum.
Pupils explore which items can and cannot be recycled and begin to explain why. They also match recycled materials to products made from them, helping them see the purpose of recycling in real life.
What’s included in this lesson pack?
- Step-by-step lesson plan with teaching guidance
- Interactive Year 2 recycling PowerPoint
- Differentiated Year 2 recycling worksheet
- Recycled paper investigation instructions
- Assessment questions and class recycling action prompts
What pupils will learn
- How recycled paper is made from old paper
- Why not all paper products can be recycled
- How other materials are recycled into new objects
- Why recycling is important for the environment
Free trial available – download this Year 2 recycling lesson and the full Everyday Materials unit.
