E is for economics, environment, and social equity. The fifth installment of a 15-part series has scholars first considering ecological impacts, such as determining how much water it takes to produce a can of soda. They then use decision graphics to identify the most sustainable building among the three given buildings.

Concepts

making decisions, human impact on the environment, the environment, housing, the home, environmental stewardship, data analysis, graphing data, graphs

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Include the school as one of the buildings to consider for sustainability
  

Classroom Considerations

• Individuals should have experience with data displays
• Pupils need to be able to calculate the mean
  

Pros

• Colorful graphics and pictures make it visually pleasing
• Includes an optional kinesthetic activity
  

Cons

• None