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E-Factor: Environmental Impact Factor Lesson PlanE-Factor: Environmental Impact Factor Lesson Plan
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Beyond Benign
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6th - 8th
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Science
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2017
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E-Factor: Environmental Impact Factor

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Explore how chemical processes reduce production waste. The 19th lesson plan in a 24-part series has learners explore the impact of green chemistry techniques on waste in production scenarios. They consider petrochemicals, bulk chemicals, fine chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. 

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Concepts

waste management, human impact on the environment, global environment, the green movement, environmental hazards

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Invite a waste management worker to discuss local practices
  • Practice calculating e-factors using whiteboards as a quick understanding check

Classroom Considerations

  • Allow time to gather and prepare materials

Pros

  • Includes a teacher guide with specific instructions
  • Creates a valid model through the use of M&M'S®

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