Here's a lesson that's not for the birds! Scholars design and build packaging for soda cans that is environmentally friendly. These packages must be durable, easy to carry, and have no environmental impact.

Concepts

engineering design, product design, soda, the assembly line, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite an biologist to give a presentation on the effect of pollution on various animal species
• Have the class research different types of soda packaging in a journal entry
  

Classroom Considerations

• Requires six full beverage cans and other materials 

Pros

• Lists some guiding questions for discussion
  
• Very detailed instructions for the activity
  

Cons

• None