Introduction
In this WebQuest, you will explore some of the ways humans dispose of refuse. This Quest is designed to accompany reading Gone Tomorrow: the Hidden Life of Garbage by Heather Rogers. You will work in small groups, keep track of what learn, and you will present a poster of what you learned to the class with your group. To begin, watch this video.
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1v1qPGKqbc]
Process
You and your group will go on a scavenger hunt to find answers to the following questions:
What are some of recycling's flaws?
http://www.centerforsustainability.org/resources.php?category=40
How does garbage cause environmental damage?
http://education.seattlepi.com/littering-affect-environment-6802.html
What is the history of waste removal?
http://beginwiththebin.org/resources/for-education
What is the history of waste disposal?
http://www.acedisposal.com/index.php/history-of-garbage/
Find out something about the multi-billion-dollar, multinational business of garbage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1LWWSpl82Q
We will have a visiting lecturer: a representative of the Campus Sustainability Committee to speak about SCC's recycling and solid waste programs. Take notes on her lecture, and incorporate some of her points into your presentation.
Evaluation
Your group will be evaluated on the accuracy of its information, manner of presentation, and extent of group participation. Each of these aspects will be scored on a scale of 1-10.
Conclusion
You have learned about the history and problems of garbage. You are now ready to read Gone Tomorrow: The Hidden LIfe of Garbage and prepare to write your final essay about this topic.
