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Polluted pond outrages town!
GRADES
5
- 10 Environment
is part of the
Decisions, Decisions 5.0
series.
The headlines of Alpine's local paper cry outrage about the town's polluted pond. Role-playing the Mayor of Alpine, students must tackle the situation. Students
evaluate data, facts, and opinions to decide social policy.
Decisions, Decisions: The Environment is a wonderfully rich mix of science and social studies. Students interpret science and apply what they learn to make public policy
decisions. They experience political trade-offs that accompany any course of action. Students learn about landfills, land-use issues, recycling, the greenhouse effect, and water pollution. Topics covered:  | Pollution |  | Land Use |  | Local and Global Environments |  | Rise of Big Towns and Cities |
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