Unit 7.4: “The Stuff We Use and Where it Comes From”: Life of Materials
Students investigate the relationships between the things we manufacture and use to meet society's needs and the natural resources utilized to make these things. Throughout the unit, students are challenged to discover and use scientific evidence to select the best cup material for their school’s coffee shop.
Unit Challenge Question: How can we reduce our impacts to the environment and reduce the use of natural resources through our choice of food/beverage container?
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