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School Food Waste

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Students see how much food is thrown away at their school each day. They utilize a survey form imbedded in this plan to organize their research. They use the information gathered to make some suggestions about how to decrease food waste at school.

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waste management

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school food, waste, math
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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
Math
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