Local Environmental Issues
Identifying and discussing environmental concerns specific to the local community, such as litter, air quality, or habitat loss.
Key Questions
- Identify and explain an environmental issue present in our local community.
- Analyze the causes and effects of a specific local environmental problem.
- Propose solutions that community members could implement to address a local environmental concern.
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Suggested Methodologies
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