{"id":976,"date":"2013-02-22T16:06:41","date_gmt":"2013-02-22T16:06:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/learn.uppersouthplatte.org\/?page_id=976"},"modified":"2021-03-30T16:48:21","modified_gmt":"2021-03-30T16:48:21","slug":"reducing-solid-waste-for-a-healthier-tomorrow-teachers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uppersouthplatte.org\/learn\/reducing-solid-waste-for-a-healthier-tomorrow-teachers\/","title":{"rendered":"Reducing Solid Waste for a Healthier Tomorrow – Teachers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Teachers,<\/p>\n

Thank you for choosing this module! \u00a0When humans started settling into villages, towns, and cities, our ancestors discovered how big a problem solid waste could be.\u00a0 Now, with so much of what we use designed to be disposable or quickly replaced with the newest version, our solid waste problem keeps growing.\u00a0 Over time, we have developed many different ways of dealing with our trash, but we have yet to discover a perfect way of managing ever-increasing amounts of solid waste.\u00a0 As populations around the globe keep growing, communities have adapted to their solid waste situations.\u00a0 Unfortunately, for many this has led to degraded environments and poor health.\"garbage-landfill-100522-sw\"<\/a><\/p>\n

As we think about the huge amount of solid waste we generate, it is also important to consider all the materials going into the products, packaging, food, etc. that end up as waste.\u00a0 The resources to make these goods are finite. The best way to conserve our resources and limit the problems associated with solid waste is to reduce our consumption and therefore our waste.\u00a0 This is the overarching theme of the Reducing Solid Waste for a Healthier Tomorrow Module.<\/p>\n

In this module, students will have the chance to explore the problems of solid waste at home and around the world and compare strategies for managing our garbage.\u00a0 Ultimately, students will think of ways they can make changes in their own lives to minimize the waste generated at the individual, family, school, and community levels.\u00a0 Understanding the three R\u2019s \u2013 reduce, reuse, recycle \u2013 plus compost will be crucial as students think about solutions to solid waste problems.<\/p>\n

To facilitate this discussion, students will participate in a Waste Reduction Summit.\u00a0 Student groups will research and become \u2018experts\u2019 on different topics related to solid waste. \u00a0Using their research to inform their conclusions and recommendations, students will then present their topic to the rest of the Summit audience.\u00a0 Have fun learning about this interesting, if smelly, issue!<\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/p>\n

Theresa Springer
\nEnvironmental Education Coordinator<\/p>\n

Coalition for the Upper South Platte
\nhttp:\/\/cusp.ws<\/a><\/p>\n

\n

Teacher’s Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Reducing Solid Waste for a Healthier Tomorrow Module was designed to teach students about the consequences of our production and management of solid waste and get students thinking about ways to reduce solid waste output. \u00a0The module allows students to explore these ideas further in the framework of a Solid Waste Reduction Summit in which groups of students will research a topic and present information, conclusions, and solutions to their classmates, the Summit audience. \u00a0The module consists of seven presentation topics \u2013 trash in developing countries, solid waste and reform in China, e-waste, landfills, landfill gas, solid waste incineration, and single stream recycling. \u00a0For each presentation, a guideline document and PowerPoint presentation that students can populate with information are provided. \u00a0This\u00a0<\/a>Teacher’s Guide<\/a>\u00a0will give you more detailed information about this module.<\/p>\n

Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n

Students will:
\n(1) Evaluate explicit and implicit viewpoints, values, attitudes, and assumptions concealed in speech, writing, and illustration
\n(2)\u00a0Articulate the position of self and others using experiential and material logic
\n(3) Gather information from a variety of sources; analyze and evaluate the quality and relevance of the source; and use it to answer complex questions
\n(4)\u00a0Collaborate effectively as group members or leaders who listen actively and respectfully pose thoughtful questions, acknowledge the ideas of others, and contribute ideas to further the group’s attainment of an objective
\n(5) Understand solid waste management is a global problem that can only be solved if individuals take action in their own lives and in their own communities<\/p>\n

The Objectives, Standards, and STEM Connections document<\/a>\u00a0provides more detail on the applicable state standards for this module.<\/p>\n

Time<\/strong><\/p>\n

Purpose of Learning Module\/LEED requirements\/State Standards \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1 Class Period
\n– will require lab work<\/em>
\nAssign Committees and Topics, Elect Chairperson \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01\/4 Class Period
\nOverview of Committee Tasks\/Presentations \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01\/4 Class Period
\nPowerPoint Editing, Inserting Graphics and Video \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01\/2 Class Period
\nBackground Reading\/Review YouTube Videos \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2 Class Periods with Homework
\nCreate PowerPoints\/Practice Presentations \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2 Class Periods with Homework
\nSummit\/Presentations \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 3 Class Periods
\nSummary\/Discussion \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01 Class Period
\nOptional Final Report by Student \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Homework
\n– \u00a0Students report on how they made lifestyle changes and\/or plan to implement change.
\nTotal \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 10 Class Periods + Homework<\/strong>
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

Supplies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Students will need access to the Internet and PowerPoint to create their presentations. \u00a0Instructions, background materials, and PowerPoint presentations can be found below under their respective topics.<\/p>\n

\n

Assessments\u00a0<\/strong>
\nSolid Waste Pre-Test\u00a0(Key Included)<\/a>
\nSolid Waste Post-Test\u00a0(Key Included)<\/a><\/p>\n

Background Information
\n<\/strong>History of Trash Presentation<\/a>
\nIntro to Trash – Background Reading<\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trash in Developing Countries<\/strong>
\nTrash in Developing Countries\u00a0Instructions<\/a>
\nEgypt Presentation<\/a>
\nPhilippines Presentation<\/a>
\nBrazil Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n

China: Solid Waste and Reform
\n<\/strong>China: Solid Waste and Reform Instructions<\/a>
\nChina Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n

E-Waste<\/strong>
\nE-Waste Instructions<\/a>
\nE-Waste Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n

Landfills
\n<\/strong>Landfills Instructions<\/a>
\nWhat is a Landfill? Presentation<\/a>
\nThe Ghost of Landfills Past Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n

Landfill Gas<\/strong>
\nLandfill Gas Instructions<\/a>
\nLandfill Gas Presentation<\/a>
\nMethane Videos List\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Solid Waste Incineration<\/strong>
\nSolid Waste Incineration Instructions<\/a>
\nSolid Waste Incineration Presentation<\/a>
\n<\/a>For Teachers:<\/span> \u00a0<\/b>This\u00a0is an excellent Waste-To-Energy Incineration Student Handout and Activity Worksheet developed by the Tennessee Solid Waste Education Project. It provides an overview of the incineration process and contains learning activities for the classroom if you are interested in exploring this topic further:
\nhttp:\/\/www-tnswep.ra.utk.edu\/activities\/pdfs\/mu-W.pdf\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Single Stream Recycling<\/strong>
\nSingle Stream Recycling Instructions\u00a0<\/a>
\nSingle Stream Recycling Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n

\n

Additional Resources
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Energy Justice Network – Primer on Landfill Gas as Green Energy:
\nhttp:\/\/www.energyjustice.net\/lfg\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Environmentalists Every Day. America’s Solid Waste Industry – History of Solid Waste Management:\u00a0http:\/\/www.environmentalistseveryday.org\/publications-solid-waste-industry-research\/information\/history-of-solid-waste-management\/index.php<\/a><\/p>\n

Environmental Protection Agency – Basic Facts About Waste:
\nhttp:\/\/www.epa.gov\/osw\/education\/student_facts.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

Environmental Protection Agency – Methane:
\nhttp:\/\/epa.gov\/climatechange\/ghgemissions\/gases\/ch4.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Environmental Protection Agency – Methane Capture and Use:
\nhttp:\/\/epa.gov\/climatechange\/kids\/solutions\/technologies\/methane.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Environmental Protection Agency – WasteWise Program:
\nhttps:\/\/www.epa.gov\/smm\/wastewise\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Evergreen Waste Services – Teaching Children How to be Green:
\nhttp:\/\/evergreenws.com\/green-kids-corner\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (Gaia) – Myths vs. Facts about Waste to Energy:
\nhttp:\/\/www.no-burn.org\/downloads\/Incinerator_Myths_vs_Facts%20Feb2012.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Huffington Post – India’s Waste-to-Energy Plan Could Mean Bad News for Trash Pickers:
\nhttp:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/2012\/09\/21\/india-garbage-energy-plan_n_1902433.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Johnson State College, Vermont – Solid Waste Production:
\nhttp:\/\/kanat.jsc.vsc.edu\/student\/cassese\/main.htm#Ref_SD<\/a><\/p>\n

National Geographic – High-Tech Trash:
\nhttp:\/\/ngm.nationalgeographic.com\/2008\/01\/high-tech-trash\/carroll-text\/1<\/a><\/p>\n

New York Times – Europe Finds Clean Energy in Trash, but U.S. lags:
\nhttp:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2010\/04\/13\/science\/earth\/13trash.html?pagewanted=all<\/a><\/p>\n

Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority – Kids Learn about Garbage:
\nhttp:\/\/www.svswa.org\/kids_learn_about_garbage.cfm<\/a><\/p>\n

Squidoo – E-waste: What is it and what do you do with it?
\nhttp:\/\/www.squidoo.com\/e-waste-recycle<\/a><\/p>\n

The Economist – Rubbish Map:
\nhttp:\/\/www.economist.com\/blogs\/graphicdetail\/2012\/06\/daily-chart-3<\/a><\/p>\n

UPI – EU activates new e-waste recycling rules:
\nhttp:\/\/www.upi.com\/Business_News\/Energy-Resources\/2012\/08\/15\/EU-activates-new-e-waste-recycling-rules\/UPI-65871345026600\/\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

US Geological Survey – Arsenic:
\nhttp:\/\/minerals.usgs.gov\/minerals\/pubs\/commodity\/arsenic\/arsenmcs07.pdf
\n<\/a><\/p>\n

Waste Incineration:
\nhttp:\/\/me1065.wikidot.com\/waste-incineration<\/a><\/p>\n

wasteincineration.net – Waste Incineration: Positive and Negative Aspects:
\nhttp:\/\/www.wasteincineration.net\/waste-incineration-effects.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Window on State Government, Texas – Landfill Gas:
\nhttp:\/\/www.window.state.tx.us\/specialrpt\/energy\/renewable\/landfill.php<\/a><\/p>\n

World Bank – What a Waste: A Global Review of Solid Waste Management:
\nhttp:\/\/web.worldbank.org\/WBSITE\/EXTERNAL\/TOPICS\/EXTSDNET\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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