Waste Management: Design Thinking Lesson
Created by Teacher(s): Clarissa Torres|Published on: August 30, 2023
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Engineering
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: North America, USA - West, United States, Hawai'i
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students explore the components of a landfill, focusing on how landfill liners prevent leaks and learning how solid waste is one of the causes of climate change.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students learn how long it takes for a plastic bottle to decompose and the importance of landfill design to protect groundwater.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students learn the components of landfill designs.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students experiment with different materials to find out which material is best at preventing water leakage and relate the experiment to landfill engineering.
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Clarissa Torres
8th Grade Science Teacher
Clarissa Torres holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Arts in Teaching with a secondary education science focus from Chaminade University of Honolulu. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction and holds a California Single Subject Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization. Clarissa has been teaching since 2022 and currently serves as an online high school teacher and academic adviser, specializing in onboarding digital skills for grades 9–12.
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