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King County: Household Hazardous Waste
Characteristics of hazardous waste products are provided on this site. Alternatives to use which will not harm the environment are also explained.
Better Planet Productions
Earth Care: Media Campaign
As a culminating activity for a waste management unit, students could undertake this task. It involves creating a media message, e.g., a pamphlet or video, to highlight the current waste management situation and to promote more...
Better Planet Productions
Earth Care: The Abandoned Mine [Pdf]
For this mini-unit, students will research urban waste disposal issues, and investigate the practicality and environmental impact of using an abandoned mine as a landfill.
Better Planet Productions
Earth Care: Whose Garbage Is It? [Pdf]
After researching the political and environmental issues around Toronto, Ontario's shipment of its waste to Ann Arbor, Michigan, students will hold a debate and write an opinion paper.
Better Planet Productions
Earth Care: Where Do Wastes Come From? [Pdf]
For this activity, students research what types of waste humans produce and different ways of disposing of it.
Other
Worm Woman's Web Site
Basic introduction to former biology teacher Mary Appelhof's books on vermicomposting at home/school/small businesses. Moderate autobiographical information on Applehof and her goals and purpose for vermicomposting. Brief description of...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Garbage: Hazardous Waste
A concise site that defines hazardous waste and looks at who is responsible for contaminating our planet.
Other
Conserve Energy Future: What Is Soil Pollution?
Students learn about the natural resource, soil, and explore the ways it can become polluted.