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Overview:
This kit is a historical overview of American representations of chemicals from the three sisters to the Love Canal. It compares conflicting constructions about nuclear reactor safety, depleted uranium, Rachel Carson and DDT. Through analyzing diverse historic and contemporary media messages, students understand changing public knowledge, impressions and attitudes about chemicals in the environment.
Subject:
Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Chemistry
Level:
High School, Community College / Lower Division
Material Type:
Activity/Lab, Assessment, Case Study, Diagram/Illustration, Full Course, Homework/Assignment, Lesson Plan, Reading, Teaching/Learning Strategy, Unit of Study
Author:
Provider:
Ithaca College
Provider Set:
Project Look Sharp
Date Added:
02/22/2013
License:
Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives
Language:
English
Media Format:
Downloadable docs, Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML, Video

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