 | A Concern Becomes An Issue |
| A Concern Becomes An Issue |
Through a role play activity youth explore varying points of view surrounding a waste management concern. They experience the difficulty of coming to agreement when faced with differing points of views. By the end of the lesson the youth describe what makes a waste management concern an issue.
A waste management concern becomes an issue when individuals disgree about the scope, seriousness and solution(s).
| Who are you? Name: You represent people who put a high value on the ability of modern technology. You think you are an expert on the technical aspect of the problem and prefer to use scientific terms. What is your opinion? You like the lifestyle that you live and want to continue using all modern conveniences, but you realize that you and the rest of society are somewhat at fault. What should be done? You feel that modern technology and industry have all the answers. You don't worry much because you know technology will eventually solve the problems. |  |
 | Who are you? Name: You represent people who put all the blame for waste management problems on people's own greedy behaviors and lifestyles (wanting all the modern conveniences). What is your opinion? You feel that we are all at fault for wasting resources and being unwilling to change lifestyles. What should be done? You think we should take action now to identify the cause of the problems and then boycott and take other civil action against companies and industry who cause waste problems. You also support changing life styles. |
| Who are you? Name: Middle School Students What is your opinion? We all have contributed to the community's waste management problems. Placing blame on one group or another doesn't help solve the problem. What should be done? (BE CREATIVE IN YOUR SOLUTIONS!) |  |