Introduction

Imagine yourself pulling up at your favorite drive through and getting your favorite item off the menu. You are now enjoying each and every bite and find yourself left with just the paper and packaging. What do you do next?

  • Do you throw the trash out the window?
  • Do you wait and throw it in the nearest garbage can?

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At the end of this lesson, student will be able to:

  • Define various types and sources of waste and their impact on the soil. (ACOS 9B1)
    • Types: biodegradeable, nonbiodegradeable, organic, radioactive, nonradioactive
    • Sources: pesticides, herbicides
  • Identify ways to manage waste, including composting, recycling, reusing, and reclaiming. (ACOS 9B2)

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