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The Garbage Problem
 


Activity Overview

Students examine data about garbage production and graphically represent data in a scatter plot. From the data students make predictions. They develop an understanding of the environmental impact of trash accumulation and the need for a plan to deal with potential garbage problems.

Before the Activity

  • See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity
  • Print pages 1 -9 from the attached PDF file for your class

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    		During the Activity

    		Distribute the pages to your class.

    Follow the Activity procedures:
  • Enter values of garbage produced each year from 1955 to 1995 and the population size for these years in a list
  • Graph amount of garbage produced versus the year and amount of garbage produced versus population size
  • Compare the rate of garbage production and extrapolate to predict trends
  • Understand the concept of dependent and independent variables
  • Analyze the environmental impact of garbage generation and possible methods of addressing the problem

    		After the Activity

    		Students will complete Student Data Collection and Analysis Sheet.

    Review student results
  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary

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    Subject Area:
    Math : Algebra I : Linear Equations and Functions
    Science : Environmental Science : Pollution

    Author:
    Texas Instruments

    Level:
    9-12

    Activity Time:
    60 Minutes

    Device:
    TI-83 Plus Family, TI-84 Plus Family

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    Other:
    This is Activity 1 from the EXPLORATIONS Book: Biology with the TI-83 Plus.

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