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Dumptown, USA: Making a Ton of Difference Lesson PlanDumptown, USA: Making a Ton of Difference Lesson Plan
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Middle schoolers investigate the recycling system in the United States by participating in an online activity.  In this environmental care lesson, students research what makes up our trash output in this country and where it goes.  Middle schoolers utilize the web to play the Dumptown Recycling game and complete a recycling worksheet afterwards.

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garbage activity, global sustainability, recycling options, math
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Math
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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