Career Awareness Have students job shadow a garbage collector, blue box truck operator, waste management consultant or others with jobs related to the environment. Determine what education path was required for these careers and their importance to society. Speculate about possible future careers in this area. Grades 10-12 Language Arts Media Study Investigate the mass media's awareness and portrayal of waste issues. Multimedia Presentation Prepare a multimedia presentation related to the issue of waste management.
Research Have students review waste reference sources in their school resource centre.
Science and Technology Packaging Analyze the role of packaging in our society as it relates to the accumulation of waste. Investigate the processes by which materials that are recycled are used to manufacture new materials. Determine how their homes can become less wasteful. Develop and carry out an action plan to make the necessary changes. Global Perspective Investigate issues related to waste management from a global perspective.