Environment

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Subject:

Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology

Institution Name:

University of Colorado at Boulder

Collection:

TeachEngineering

Grade Level:

Primary

Abstract:

Through numerous lessons and hands-on activities, students are introduced to the concept of an environment and the interactions within it. As they learn about natural and manmade environments, and renewable and non-renewable natural resources, they see how people use our natural resources and the many environmental issues in our world today. Students learn about solid waste and disposal, and its effects on our environment. They learn the importance of the concepts of reduce, reuse, recycle and compost in our everyday lives. Students explore the causes and effects of water pollution and the importance of water treatment and clean-up methods. They learn about air pollution and air quality, and the many engineering technologies to prevent it and clean it up. Students also address land use and community planning, seeing how decisions made by people have a long-term impact on our natural world. Students explore our renewable energy sources, seeing how solar, water and wind energy can be transformed into electricity. Students are also introduced to environmental engineering careers and their roles in our society.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

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Resources may be used on a nonprofit, non-commercial basis by educators, without any fee or cost to access, link to and use, or in any manner alter, revise, copy, edit, translate or digitize.

Copyright Holder:

College of Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder