13+Disposal

At the end of this week we expect students to be able to understand that the full product life cycle is a system and not a linear process. We expect students to comprehend that there is a decision to make at the product’s end-of-life and that decision can create both positive and negative impacts.
 * How is waste managed, and how does it affect people and places? **


 * Relevant standard example to share with your students:** Grade 5. Math. NF.B.7c (page 26) - Solve real world problems involving division of unit fractions by nonzero whole numbers and division of whole number by unit fractions, e.g., by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem.

The candy landfill activity this week is a hands-on, engaging opportunity for students to connect with the content. However, it can be time-consuming and requires management of a variety of materials. Managing time wisely in class by making sure that time is built in for directions, activity, and clean up, helps to make sure that time is used most effectively, and that student learning and engaging is at the maximum. (Wong, p. 199).
 * Classroom Management Tip: //Time Management//**

Additional Materials
 * EPA lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Disposal Optional Power Point: Disposal Fact Sheet: Disposal
 * Instructor resources for class: **

None
 * Handouts for class (printing required): **

Clear plastic cups - one per pair of students Water bottle to test students' landfills - one Various candies/treats...
 * Supplies for class: **
 * fruit roll ups - one per pair
 * package of Oreos/similar
 * mini marshmallows
 * Box of graham crackers
 * Large bag of gummy bears
 * Large bag of M&Ms or Skittles (or both)