Product Development and the Environment

Abstract:

In this activity, students investigate the life cycle of an engineered product and how the product impacts the environment. They analyze a product using a simple life cycle assessment that assigns fictional numerical values for different steps in the life cycle. They use their analysis to compare the impacts of their product to other products, as well as suggest ways to reduce the product's environmental impact based on their analysis.

Subject:

Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

SubTopics:

Industrial and Agricultural Impacts , Waste and Recycling

Collection:

TeachEngineering