Projects
For this project, we learned about global issues that exist, connected those things to history and science, and explored how we can take a role in trying to make a difference in the world around us. Specifically, we examined the role we play in our increasingly interconnected world. We investigated the origins of products we use in our daily lives and the impact that our “stuff” has on people and the environment. We did a case study on “conflict minerals” that are found in our cell phones and other technology. These “conflict minerals” have impacted parts of the world such as China and the Congo. From what we learned, we created a public awareness campaign on our campus, which included presenting in classrooms, creating activities and videos, and a school wide cell phone recycling campaign.