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This Food Waste and the Environment unit plan also includes:
- Lesson 1: Food Waste and Water
- Lesson 2: Food Waste and Climate Change
- Mini Landfill Video
- Lesson 3: Food Waste and Wildlife
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Out of sight out of mind can be a dangerous habit. Learners investigate the life of food waste after it leaves people's homes and its impact on the environment. They complete a series of three activities that involve building a mini landfill, capturing simulated methane gas, and studying the eutrophication cycle.
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Instructional Ideas
- Visit a landfill to learn about local practices
- Have pupils keep journals to record their families' food waste for a week
Classroom Considerations
- Activities require specific sets of material and time for preparation
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- Includes teaching materials with important background information
- Provides handouts with reflection questions and activities
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