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Direct linkPalliser, Janna – Science Scope, 2010
Bottled water is ubiquitous, taken for granted, and seemingly benign. Americans are consuming bottled water in massive amounts and spending a lot of money: In 2007, Americans spent $11.7 billion on 8.8 billions gallons of bottled water (Gashler 2008). That same year, two million plastic water bottles were used in the United States every five…
Descriptors: Water, Science Instruction, Conservation (Environment), Environmental Education
Moyer, Richard H.; Everett, Susan A. – Science Scope, 2011
Plastic baggies, especially the sealable variety, seem to be a ubiquitous part of human culture. The zipper-type seal on plastic baggies is an example of an unappreciated engineering accomplishment that is relevant to everyday life. In fact, the challenge of fastening two pieces together probably dates back to the making of tools and clothing by…
Descriptors: Plastics, Middle School Students, Science Instruction, Science Education
