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The Bigger Picture
Computers are widely used in all aspects of business, industry, government, education, leisure and the home. The bigger picture involves understanding how technology affects not just us, but the environment and the world around us.
Suggested Video (TED Talk)
Is technology ruining your life?
Three printable worksheets
1. Safeguarding the environment
2. Computing and individuals
3. Negative impact on the environment.
Environmental Impacts of Computing
Two interesting ideas for lesson starters: Watch The Story of Electronics and do this quiz: High Tech Trash quiz. Discuss!
Check out this site for more on environmental impact:
http://www.carnegiecyberacademy.com/facultyPages/environment/issues.html