Metro's waste reduction educators have gathered and organized short, persuasive facts that can be used in outreach and education work.
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Elementary school resources
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Metro offers free puppet shows, classroom presentations and curriculum resources about waste prevention and resource conservation to elementary schools in the Portland metropolitan area.
Our programs engage students in activities and discussions, encouraging them to think critically about how choices impact our lives, resources and the future. The programs below are available to elementary schools for the 2010-2011 school year.
To request materials or schedule presentations, call Freda Sherburne at 503-797-1522 or send e-mail to freda.sherburne@oregonmetro.gov.
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