Environmental Issues
Renewable energy helps to address some environmental problems.
Many environmental issues issues can be addressed by changes in the way we live our lives. Water pollution, air pollution, landfill contamination and climate change are some environmental issues that can be addressed through eco-friendly practices. Using the links below, research these environmental issues and describe how they impact your community, your region and the entire planet. Think about how these environmental issues can also impact social justice, poverty, human rights and human conflicts around the world. Use pages 2-4 of your Engineering Portfolio to keep track of your ideas.
The following links include resources for you to gather research on these environmental issues. You may begin your research using these resources, but you are not limited to these:
> Water Pollution
> Air Pollution
> Landfill Contamination
> Global Climate Change
Teacher Note
Have students turn to pages 2-4 of their Engineering Portfolios before this activity begins. It will prompt students to research four environmental issues and describe how they play out locally, regionally and globally.
Essential Questions
- What does it mean for a product to be eco-friendly?
- What environmental issues are involved in being eco-friendly?
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