A SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT FROM
THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM IN NEW ORLEANS
Inspired by the scrapping efforts of students during World War II, Get in the Scrap! is a national service learning project for students in grades 4-8 all about recycling and energy conservation. Your students have the power to affect positive change on the environment; much like students 70 years ago played a positive role on the Home Front in securing victory in WWII.
Get in the Scrap! will give your students experience with the following skills:
Scrapping
Energy Conservation
History
Writing
Math
Art
Teamwork
Have you noticed that our logo has a wagon? Do you know why? During WWII, children like you went around their neighborhoods collecting metal, rubber, and paper items so they could be turned into things to help fight and win the war. If you saw a kid pulling a red wagon along, you could be sure he or she was “Scrapping for Victory!” Our wagon is green, because green is the color for conservation of the Earth’s natural resources.
-
How Kids Helped Win WWII
During World War II, students just like YOU helped to win the war and made a difference with their friends and families.
Learn How -
How to "Get in the Scrap!"
Sign up and we will mail you a project kit designed to engage your classroom in a nationwide energy conservation and recycling effort.
Get Started
Get Excited to "Get in the Scrap!"
Read the Latest "Get in the Scrap!" News
June Classroom of the Month — Get In the Scrap!
Each month the Museum features a standout classroom participating in Get in the Scrap!. Get in the Scrap! is a national service learning project about recycling and energy conservation inspired by the scrapping efforts of students during World War II. Each featured class does stellar work to...
May Classroom of the Month — Get In the Scrap!
Each month the Museum will feature a standout classroom participating in Get in the Scrap!. Get in the Scrap! is a national service learning project about recycling and energy conservation, inspired by the scrapping efforts of students during World War II. Each featured class does stellar work...
March Classroom of the Month — Get In the Scrap!
Each month the Museum will feature a standout classroom participating in Get in the Scrap!. Get in the Scrap! is a national service learning project about recycling and energy conservation, inspired by the scrapping efforts of students during World War II. Each featured class does stellar work...
View All NewsGet Scrapping!
Ready to make a positive impact on the environment with your class?
Your students will have fun, earn points, and learn the value of recycling with downloadable activities.
Don't forget to share your progress on social media!