Toxic Town

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/toxic-town

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote Toxic Town?Jack Thorne
2. What is the series type?British drama miniseries
3. What is the inspirational event?The Corby toxic waste case
4. What is the show "Toxic Town" about?It is a British drama that follows three mothers who fight against hidden toxic waste in their community, showing how they work together for a safer future.
5. Why are the mothers in the show fighting?They want to protect their children and neighbors from dangerous chemicals buried under their homes and to get the government to fix the problem.

Environmental Justice: The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.