Write a 2-3 page paper addressing the topics listed below.
• Use 1 inch margins and a standard 11 or 12 point font.
• Include a properly formatted (CSE) reference list. The reference list is not included in page count. Summarize what you learned on the tour. (5 pts)

Be sure to:
 Make it clear that you understand the science involved (e.g. the technology, ecosystem, etc…)
If different features of a site were shown, identify and describe the different features. If there was a
process involved, identify and describe all steps in the process, in order. Include relevant social, economic, or political topics.


II. Dig deeper: (4 pts)

Using at least two outside sources, research a topic related to the fieldtrip.

Cite your sources within your paper, so that it is apparent how you used these outside sources. (See the
link above for info on citing sources and creating a reference list in the CSE citation system.)


III. Your opinion: (3 pts)

What do you think? Examples you may choose to address are listed below:

o Which aspect of the tour did you find most interesting? Why?
o Did anything surprise you? Why or why not?
o Why aren’t more people involved with this project /technology? How can that be changed?
o Why are these tours important? Who benefits? How?
o Did you learn anything that might change the way you think or act? What? How?  Answer these questions please
Additional questions to answer
Landfill and/or Transfer Station
• Where does the garbage come from that gets buried here? Where does go from here?
• How much waste is processed daily or yearly at this facility?
• Identify (and briefly describe) all the different activities that take place at this site.
• Dig deeper into at least one of these activities.
• What things could we all do to improve our county’s solid waste management?