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Media Mayhem: What are the impacts of food production on earth’s systems?
Earth & Space Science Engineering Life Science High School
Earth & Space Science-Engineering-Life Science-High School
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Unit Snapshot
Students explore media claims about the impacts of the dairy sector on the environment. Students figure out how the components of the dairy food system impact the environment, including pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, climate, and biodiversity. To conclude, students use engineering design processes to evaluate multiple solutions to reduce the dairy sector’s environmental impact.
Unit Guide
Module 1
Dairy Foods System
Module 4
Engineering Solutions
Performance Task
What is the impact of dairy production on the environment?
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