Energy, Climate, Environment

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 09.07.01

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Purpose
  2. Introduction
  3. What Are Plastics
  4. Anything You Can Do, I Can Do BETTER!
  5. From Natural to Not So Much…
  6. Better Things for Better People - Marketing of Plastics
  7. So What Is the Big Deal??
  8. Health Concerns
  9. Out of Sight, Out of Mind
  10. Are We Really Recycling?
  11. Strategies for Implementation
  12. Stage One - You as the Consumer
  13. Stage Two - You as the Recycler
  14. Stage Three - You as the Global Citizen
  15. Reflection
  16. References
  17. Reading List for Students
  18. Materials for Classroom Use
  19. Appendix - Implementing District Standards
  20. Endnotes

Flexible Enthusiasm: Consumption and Awareness of Plastics in Our Lives

Stephanie Anaissa Brown-Bryant

Published September 2009

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Reflection

Armed with the rich history of plastics, the social, health, environmental and economic issues that accompany plastics, students have a beautiful opportunity to share with their loved ones the great difference we can make. The ultimate goal of this unit should be to alter the actions and consciousness of students and adults alike - hoping that they will allow their new-found habits to creep into others' lives just as plastic has crept into ours. The teacher/facilitator should allow students to revisit the discussion by asking if there are noticeable changes in consumption around them and ask for evidence. Students should continue to keep up with current events and share observations of change. Encourage them to let their voices be heard through their actions and to continue to be thoughtful citizens to protect themselves and others.

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