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Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
Make a Difference with Alumminum
Lesson Description:
To introduce students to the resource economies of recycling aluminum cans. to develop understanding about students' own impact on the amount of solid waste produced and recognize the impact of recycling on energy and natural resources.
To introduce students to the resource economies of recycling aluminum cans. to develop understanding about students' own impact on the amount of solid waste produced and recognize the impact of recycling on energy and natural resources.
Lesson Type:
- Other
Sustainability Topic:
- Waste Reduction
Time Needed:
Working problems, 30 minutes wrap up discussion, 5-10 minutes
Working problems, 30 minutes wrap up discussion, 5-10 minutes
Standards Addressed:
- Subject areas: Math, Social Studies
- Skills: Calculation, Evaluation
Materials Needed:
- Copies of challenge cards and "Facts About Garbage" handout
- Scratch paper, pencils and calculators (optional)
Submitted By:
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on Behalf of Greenville County Governement Online
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on Behalf of Greenville County Governement Online
School or Group:
Greenville County Governement Online
Greenville County Governement Online
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
Notes:
http://www.cancentral.com/canc/nontext/lesson5.htm
http://www.cancentral.com/canc/nontext/lesson5.htm
Located in: Math
