Is Technology Destroying Earth?

This unit is a 10-lesson exploration into the possible demise of Planet Earth. This unit is designed for students currently enrolled in a High School Chemistry course as it involves multiple labs. Students will work in groups of 3-5 students to investigate the chemical reactions associated with advances in agriculture, transportation, health care, communication and waste products.  This unit is setup to inform students of the harmful effects of technological advancement, spur investigation of potential solutions and then disperse the information to other humans.