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Synopsis:

Recycling ComputersEvery year over 250 million computers and 100 million cell phones are tossed aside in the US alone. Go inside Electronic Recyclers, the largest “e-waste” facility in California, to see how they break down millions of pounds of electronics every month. Everything from computers to cell phones, TVs to Xboxes, comes through their doors to be crushed, shredded, melted down and reused.
Running time 5:14 minutes.

Real World Connection:

Cell Phone Fundraiser
Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Problem Solving, Percents
Grades: 6 - 9
Concepts:
- Percent
Knowledge and Skills:
- Can use the problem-solving strategy, “Draw a picture or diagram”.

Download Lesson: Cell Phone Fundraiser (PDF)

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