A Development & Research Project Larry Bencze, Erin Sperling & Joanne Nazir Dept. Curriculum, Teaching & Learning OISE, University of Toronto.

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A Development & Research Project Larry Bencze, Erin Sperling & Joanne Nazir Dept. Curriculum, Teaching & Learning OISE, University of Toronto

Some ‘WISE’ Issues Health & Beauty Aids Cosmetics? Tanning salons? Commercial shampoos? Electronics Cell phones? mp3 players? TV? Food & Nutrition Factory farming? Food additives? GMOs? Transportation Bicycles vs. walking vs. bus/subway vs. car, etc? Air travel? Buying good locally? Pharmaceuticals Over-the-counter medications? Prescription medications? Illegal psychotropic drugs

WISE Activism

Unit Planning

For more information about STEPWISE, Larry’s Office Phone: (Erin) Any questions?

STEPWISE Teams