How scientific research and public awareness of an environmental issue led to an environmental policy or law
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This week’s assignment contains an imaginary scenario in which you will demonstrate your knowledge of the concepts presented in this course.
Scenario:
Your friend, an 8th-grade earth science teacher at the local middle school, is organizing an Earth Day celebration for his students and their families. He knows you have recently been learning about environmental policies in this environmental science class and has asked you to be one of several guest speakers at the event. He would like you to explain to the students how scientific research and public awareness of an environmental issue led to an environmental policy or law. The goal is for the 8th-grade students to understand how people and communities (scientific community, government bodies, citizens of a country, etc.) can effect positive change for the environment.
Use the policy and issue you selected for your Clean Water Act – Environmental Policies in Action.
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