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How is Waste Affecting the Planet

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Subject

Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science

Grades

Grade 8, 9, 10, 11

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Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans

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Multiple File Types

Editable

Author

Jacob Spong

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How is Waste Affecting the Planet?

This teaching resource dives into one of our era's critical environment-related subjects – waste and its impact on our planet. Created with Geo-Politics at its core, this unit deftly integrates both physical and human factors of waste production and effects. It thoroughly embodies the principles of dual coding and information retrieval.

Teachers find this resource highly adaptable for classroom use. It allows students to assess varying aspects of waste management through whole group discussions and small group activities. Furthermore, portions can be designated as homework assignments, encouraging private study while strengthening classroom teachings.

The content connects several interrelated topics seamlessly:

Analyzing society's methods for processing waste
Questioning the feasibility of a zero-waste human lifestyle
Evaluating affluence's influence on waste production
The impacts land littering has on polluting areas
Negative effects marine debris has on oceans etc.

A central element within this teaching resource consists of thought-provoking debates presenting various perspectives about shrinking ocean junk and land-fill garbage. The guide concludes with speculative discussions regarding global waste management's future trajectory. The unit comprises mainly structured lesson plans enclosed in three PowerPoint presentations along with a PDF document titled "How is Waste Affecting Our Planet?" Predominantly catering to Grade 8-11 science students or specifically environmental science settings; it imparts vital analytical abilities while nurturing an eco-responsible mindset. Summarily, providing instructionally rich content over approximately two years, this unit paves the way towards an enlightening teaching experience that aids educators whilst igniting students’ interest towards sustainable living practices.

What's Included

3 PPT and 1 PDF

Resource Tags

waste impact environmental science waste management land pollution ocean debris

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