About This Lesson Key Concepts Objectives Reducing waste to protect the environment Students will identify the relationship between solid wastes and the quality of the environment. Students will identify ways that they can reduce or reuse materials. Students will advocate the reduction of waste materials in the environment. Teaching Steps 1.
Students identify environmental concerns about packaging.
Discuss the importance of reducing solid waste. Brainstorm ways to reduce the amount of waste in landfills. Students advocate the reduction of waste products. Reflect, summarize and discuss. Two 45-minute sessions plus time outside of class.