“Belleville” Coal Ash Dumping
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Provided by: ACE|Published on: March 30, 2021
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Synopsis
- This problem-based learning activity introduces students to the dangers of coal ash and how it affects people in nearby communities of a fictional North Carolina town.
- Students will watch a video, read an article, brainstorm solutions, and take part in a group activity where they present their concerns about coal ash from the perspective of a specific member of a community.
- The lesson includes teacher materials, links to additional information and resources, the student worksheet, vocabulary terms, and the roles for the activity.
Subjects: Biology, Civics, English Language Arts, Health
Authors: ACE
Region: North America, USA - South, United States, North Carolina
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- The lesson plan is very detailed and comprehensive, so minimal planning is required.
- The resource includes the materials in PDF and Google Docs formats for students and teachers.
Additional Prerequisites
- Teachers need to make a free account to access the materials.
Differentiation
- Social studies classes could use this resource when discussing income inequality, environmental justice, environmental regulations, and the risks of living, working, or going to school near sources of pollution.
- Science classes could use this resource for lessons about bioaccumulation, environmental toxins, pollution, genetics, or environmental science.
- After the activity, have students join new groups and take different roles to extend this activity and gain a new perspective.
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