Grades 8-10: Investigating Solid Waste (ISW): Where on Earth
This activity is good for earth science classes or students with earth science background. There are several handouts for this activity. Please email [email protected] for copies and include your mailing address or fax number.
Students will evaluate potential landfill sites and select the best site by using earth science principles including soil analysis and topographic and cross-section maps.
Science Learning Outcomes: Grade 9 - # 18
Materials: Rulers, colored pencils/markers, paper and transparencies.
Time: 2 to 4 class periods
Follow up: Beside the physical reasons for siting landfills, what are the social implications of siting a landfill in a community? How can they prevent the need for new landfills?
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