Discover how recycling turns trash into treasure with this engaging elementary Earth Day unit. Through a thoughtfully crafted article, students will explore the ripple effect of recycling, learning how it reduces pollution, conserves resources, and helps slow climate change. This resource strengthens writing skills and reading comprehension with TWR sentence strategies and includes an optional scaffolded SPO for extended responses. Created for elementary students, this unit is ready to use as-is or can be easily customized to fit your learners' needs.