Teacher Notes
Environmental Issues (90 minutes) > Print/View All Notes
In this activity, students will research four environmental issues and describe how they play out locally, regionally and globally. 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. Before students begin exploring the websites, you may want to discuss the role of news articles, government sites and blogs. Students should be aware that blogs can sometimes include more opinion than fact, so they should verify information from other reliable sources. After students complete their charts, conduct a class discussion on the findings. Ask students which environmental issue they feel strongest about, and why.
Students will explore the following environmental issues: water pollution, air pollution, landfill contamination and global climate change.
Standards Addressed:
Environmental Literacy Standards-1.A,
WHST.6-8.7,
WHST.6-8.8,
SSOP4,
SSOP5,
MS-ESS3.C,
MS-ESS3.D
