Exploring Environmental Issues: Municipal Solid Waste

Overview of Module: This module will help students explore the current topic of managing our municipal solid waste (MSW).  By addressing the connections between products purchased, the use of natural resources, and waste generated, students learn how their choices can positively impact the environment and their communities.  The module challenges students in critical thinking and decision-making in all core disciplines (math, science, language arts, and social studies).  The entire module may be used as an entire unit, or teachers may choose individual lessons (or parts of lessons) which best suit their curriculum.

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Revised: December 28, 2004