Introduction

 =** Problem Based Learning 2009: The Great Debate **= //W ith the help of Wendy Smith, MST Specialist at Klem South, students will engage in authentic learning experiences focused on relevant, meaningful issues. //  ==__The Issue __**: **  ==




**Initial guiding questions:**
Is this a problem? To whom? What are peoples' different perspectives?

Why do we use plastic? Kayla; Brees and Anthony  Why do we use Styrofoam? Meaghen and Sarah  What is plastic made of? <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Brett and Chris <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> (milk jug types?); <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Michael, Salvatore, and Conor <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">(?) What is Styrofoam made of? <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Jess, Jess, and Rose <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> How is Styrofoam made? <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Kyle and Mason <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Why do we use it if we know it's bad? Is Styrofoam safe? <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Manny <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> When is plastic good? When is it bad? <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Katie and Abbey <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Why doesn't it biodegrade? What does it mean to photodegrade? Could we survive today without plastic? Is it really necessary? Who "discovered" plastic/styrofoam? What are other alternatives to plastic? <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Maddy and Tommy <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Are we better off now than when Native Americans first lived here? How much plastic does America use every year? <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Nicole and Darina <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Are we using too much? How can we reduce our use? Does plastic affect the human body? <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Stephen, Ben, Josh, and Alex
 * S**<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**tudent generated questions and interest-based research teams:**