Chemistry of Everyday Things

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 11.05.08

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Rationale
  3. Strategies
  4. Pollution
  5. What are Plastic Water Bottles and Bags made of?
  6. Where does paper come from?
  7. Landfills
  8. Plastic bags in the environment
  9. Reducing the use of PET Water Bottles
  10. Recycling PET plastics and Polyethylene Plastic Bags
  11. Recycling, Reusing, or Disposing of Paper Products
  12. Appendix A: Endnotes
  13. Appendix B: Students Sources and Classroom Resources
  14. Appendix C: Implementing District Standards
  15. Appendix D: Student Activities

Trash – Seriously!

Ellen Shackelford

Published September 2011

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Introduction

Pollution- what a problem! Not my problem! Not my solution! I don't pollute much- I have to ride in a car or bus to get to school, or work, or the store. It's a corporation's problem- not mine. Or is it? What is pollution? Do I contribute to it? I consume products and maybe I just throw them away. It's not always easy to recycle. Do I think about what I consume? Could I use less? Could I reuse some things instead of throwing them away? Do I ever litter? Do I unintentionally litter? Do I pollute? Am I part of the problem? Can I be part of the solution?

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