Making Decisions: Packaging and the Environment

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Author:

K.M. Samuelson, M. Cyr

Subject:

Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology

Institution Name:

Women in Engineering Programs and Advocates Network (WEPAN)

Collection:

TeachEngineering

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

This activity has students redesign and justify the packaging currently used in some consumer products. Design criteria include reducing the amount of packaging material by 25%.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

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Copyright Holder:

Women in Engineering Programs and Advocates Network (WEPAN)