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Description:
Work with the Tribal Council to locate and investigate any environmental wastes or hazards located within the Village area. Working with the information gathered, have students brainstorm solutions to the waste/hazard/garbage problem. Solutions, such as recycle program, junk car removal, trash pick-up, fun days, etc. can then be prioritized and presented to the Tribal Council with suggestions of how they, the students, could be of assistance to the Village and Elders in a clean-up.Have students measure, weigh, and document the amount of trash and garbage generated by the school for one day.
Sector:
Tribes / Territories Sector
Area of Service:
Environment
Demographics & Settings:
K-12
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Elementary
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K-3
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4-6
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Middle School (6-8)
Demographics & Settings:
High School (9-12)
Geographical Location:
AK
Subject / Discipline:
Environmental Studies 
