T-Shirts for a Cause

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Welcome, Eco-Friendly Designers!

In this lesson, you will explore what it means to be eco-friendlyeco-friendly. You will also work with a team to design an eco-friendly T-shirt that advocates advocates for an eco-friendly causecause.

Complete the activity below to show what you already know about being eco-friendly.

Eco-Friendly Quiz


> Text version of Eco-Friendly Quiz

Now watch this slideshow to learn more.

Eco-Friendly Slideshow


> Text version of Eco-Friendly Slideshow

How "eco-friendly" are you? Consider your behavior on a day-to-day basis and evaluate whether your actions could be considered eco-friendly. Think about your home, transportation, eating habits and hobbies, for example. Write your thoughts on page 1 in your Engineering Portfolio.

Teacher Note

Although your class will eventually work in teams to design their T-shirts, have students explore the initial introductory activities as individuals.

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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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