Lesson 6: Environmental impact

Learning objective:
● Explain the environmental effects of the use of technology
● Explain the ethical impact of using algorithms to make decisions
● Explain the ethical issues surrounding the use of AI in society
 Mid term project

Technology as preserver – Presentation

Renewable energy

Environmental monitoring

Energy-smart homes

The sharing economy (The Freecycle Network,

Uber, Airbnb)

Electric cars

Individually research one topic allocated by your

teacher
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 Activity 1

Technology as preserver – Presentation

Research and produce a four-slide presentation about one technology that is part of
the solution, rather than the problem:

Slide 1: Introduce group and name of technology

Slide 2: Describe technology

Slide 3: Talk about benefit to the environment

Slide 4: Any other pertinent information, eg potential downsides

You have 15 minutes. If you finish early, show your presentation to a peer.
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 Activity 2

Technology can have very negative effects

● Effect of disposal of e-waste

● Consumption of resources and energy caused by technology production and
usage

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 Activity 2

Why is e-waste harmful?

Use of non-recyclable materials

Depletion of rare chemical elements

Harmful effect of pollution caused by disposal

and recycling to environment and health of
recyclers through exposure to toxins

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 Activity 2

Ethical impact of using algorithms to make decisions

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