Problem 27b

HOW BIG IS OUR COUNTRY’S TRASH?

Math Skill: Create and interpret a line graph (up to number 250)

Grade level: 4 – 5th grades

Area level: National-scale

Purpose: Understand trends of the amount of municipal waste since 1960 and develop awareness for waste reduction

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BACKGROUND FOR THE TEACHER

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TEACHER GUIDE

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PROBLEM

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