What makes one product greener than another? Ecology scholars analyze sustainability and lifecycle through a thought-provoking activity. Individuals pick a product, then examine its components to determine its overall impact on the world around them.

Concepts

sustainability, recycling, non-renewable resources, renewable resources, product development, human impact on the environment, the green movement, social justice, chemicals

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science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the activity to elevate a lesson about renewable and non-renewable resources or recycling
• Provide an example of a finished activity to help learners understand what their work should contain
  

Classroom Considerations

• Arrange for Internet access for student research
• Make extra copies of flow charts to allow for potential errors in filling them out
  

Pros

• The activity is very detailed and gives pupils a clear understanding of both sustainability and lifecycle with regards to everyday products
• Teacher's guide contains printables, helpful links, and excellent instructions

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