This activity sheet will help you estimate the weight of the trash you discard during one study day, and then to estimate the weight of trash discarded by your entire group. On the chart below, list the items you think you throw away in a day. Use the list of common items on the next page of this activity sheet to help you calculate the weight of the items in your profile.
Item
Weight of Each Item (grams)
Quantity of Each Item
Total Weight of Each Item (grams)
Estimated Weight of Group's Total Trash (grams):
Est. Total Weight of Student's Trash (grams):
Discuss the results in your group. Estimate the most and the least environmentally-friendly student. Make up the list of activities to reduce individual trash amount.
Task 11.Study the facts given below and express your opinion about the future sources of energy. Will natural energy become more important? Why?