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 * Module 09 – Recycling (lens: Global) ** **This module should be project based for DI to incorporate activities for multiple prior knowledge and interest levels.**

· The student will demonstrate an understanding of chemical reactions and the classifications, structures, and properties of chemical compounds. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature, conservation, and transformation of energy. Indicators: CAd.13 Describe the recycling of metal, glass, plastic and paper products, and outline its benefits. 2. CAf.7 Explain how the law of conservation of energy applies to the transformation of various forms of energy. Concepts: Conservation Energy Transformation
 * Standards: **
 * CAd: Structure and Properties of Matter **
 * CAf: The Interactions of Matter and Energ ** y

Essential Understandings: Conservation of materials saves energy. Transformation of waste is beneficial.

· The student will demonstrate an understanding of chemical reactions and the classifications, structures, and properties of chemical compounds. CAd.13 Describe the recycling of metal, glass, plastic and paper products, and outline its benefits. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature, conservation, and transformation of energy. CAf.7 Explain how the law of conservation of energy applies to the transformation of various forms of energy. · How does the Earth recycle and what can we learn from these methods? · What can we do to lower the impact of humans on the Earth? Nitrogen, hydrologic, and carbon diagrams with explantions. Reduce, reuse, recycle. Carbon footprint: definition and ways to calculate. Energy and matter. Students should be required to interpret and analyze data from all labs and activities. Virtual identification and labelling of the nitrogen, hydrologic, and carbon cycles.
 * Lesson 1- Cycles **
 * CAd: Structure and Properties of Matter **
 * CAf: The Interactions of Matter and Energy **
 * Guiding Questions **
 * Topics and Facts **
 * Natural cycles **
 * Tenants of the "Green" Movement **
 * Conservation **
 * Suggested Labs or Activities **

N/A Formative Assessment Differentiated Instruction This module should be project based for DI to incorporate activities for multiple prior knowledge and interest levels.**
 * Resources

· The student will demonstrate an understanding of chemical reactions and the classifications, structures, and properties of chemical compounds. CAd.13 Describe the recycling of metal, glass, plastic and paper products, and outline its benefits. · What methods can we use in our daily lives to reduce our impact on Earth? (energy, materials) · Why is reduction of use an integral part of the plan? Reduction **of Landfill Waste** Reduce packaging. Reduce quantities of materials used by student/school ect. Reduce water, and electric consumption. Use public transit, ride bikes, and adjust your car for maximum fuel efficiency.
 * Lesson 2- Reduce **
 * CAd: Structure and Properties of Matter **
 * Guiding Questions **
 * Topics and Facts **
 * Reduction of Energy and Natural Resources **

Students should be required to interpret and analyze data from all labs and activities. Virtually calculate your personal carbon footprint and determine ways in which it can be reduced.
 * Suggested Labs or Activities **

N/A Formative Assessment Differentiated Instruction This module should be project based for DI to incorporate activities for multiple prior knowledge and interest levels.**
 * Resources

· The student will demonstrate an understanding of chemical reactions and the classifications, structures, and properties of chemical compounds CAd.13 Describe the recycling of metal, glass, plastic and paper products, and outline its benefits. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature, conservation, and transformation of energy. CAf.7 Explain how the law of conservation of energy applies to the transformation of various forms of energy. · What types of things are practical for reuse? · What can be learned from underdeveloped areas about reuse? ·How can you reduce in your life and inspire others to do the same? Rechargeable batteries. Donate your gently used items. Pass clothes, shoes, other materials on to others. Create alternative uses for objects; an example could be vases of colored glass beverage bottles. Students should be required to interpret and analyze data from all labs and activities. Project where students will present a creative manner in which to reuse an item in a way that is unexpected yet easily copied.
 * Lesson 3- Reuse **
 * CAd: Structure and Properties of Matter **
 * CAf: The Interactions of Matter and Energy **
 * Guiding Questions **
 * Topics and Facts **
 * Ways to Reuse **
 * Suggested Labs or Activities **

N/A Formative Assessment Differentiated Instruction**
 * Resources
 * This module should be project based for DI to incorporate activities for multiple prior knowledge and interest levels.**

· The student will demonstrate an understanding of chemical reactions and the classifications, structures, and properties of chemical compounds. CAd.13 Describe the recycling of metal, glass, plastic and paper products, and outline its benefits. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature, conservation, and transformation of energy. CAf.7 Explain how the law of conservation of energy applies to the transformation of various forms of energy. · What materials are practical to recycle in current form, and how are they recycled? · How can people recycle in a manner which mimics Earth's natural cycles? Glass, paper, plastic, compost, water. International efforts and differences from the US currently. Current research projects in industry and higher education for recycling.
 * Lesson 4 - Recycle **
 * CAd: Structure and Properties of Matter **
 * CAf: The Interactions of Matter and Energy **
 * Guiding Question L4 **
 * Topics and Facts **
 * Current Efforts **
 * Research and Future possibilities **

Students should be required to interpret and analyze data from all labs and activities. Individual student choice to either investigate other countries’ recycling efforts to reduce rubbish, or research current industry or university projects dedicated to new recycling methods.
 * Suggested Labs or Activities **

N/A Formative Assessment Differentiated Instruction**
 * Resources
 * This module should be project based for DI to incorporate activities for multiple prior knowledge and interest levels.**

The student will demonstrate an understanding of chemical reactions and the classifications, structures, and properties of chemical compounds. CAd.13 Describe the recycling of metal, glass, plastic and paper products, and outline its benefits. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature, conservation, and transformation of energy. CAf.7 Explain how the law of conservation of energy applies to the transformation of various forms of energy. · What criteria should be used to determine if recycling is energy efficient? · How do cost and convenience play a role in recycling? · Which materials are currently most and least energy efficient to recycle? Pollution, environmental concerns, energy cost of loss, conservation Cost effective verses cost benefit analysis. Manufacturers using materials that are more conducive to being recycled. How efficient is the recycling process as compared to sending items to the trash dump? Long and short term consequences of not recycling. Students should be required to interpret and analyze data from all labs and activities. Students should choose an item or material being recycled and describe the process from beginning to end, to include efficiency and cost per unit being recycled.
 * Lesson 5- Cost and Efficiency **
 * CAd: Structure and Properties of Matter **
 * CAf: The Interactions of Matter and Energy **
 * Guiding Questions **
 * Topics and Facts **
 * Cost **
 * Efficiency **
 * Consequences **
 * Suggested Labs or Activities **

N/A Formative Assessment Differentiated Instruction This module should be project based for DI to incorporate activities for multiple prior knowledge and interest levels.**
 * Resources