Outline of Assignments to 
Wonderful World of Widgets 
Materials Flow Balance Exercise

Assignment 1:  Rules to Balance By, Introduction to the Wonderful World of Widgets

A virtual lecture on developing materials flow balances, materials flow balance diagrams, and an introduction to our virtual industry widgets

¾ - 1¼ hours

Assignment 2: Widgets Flow Balance Diagram, Arrows In and Arrows Out

A hands-on activity developing a materials flow balance diagram for widgets with guiding questions every step of the way.  And, other exercises to ensure that you get there!

¾ - 1¼ hours

Assignment 3: Widgets Flow Balance Equation and Calculations, Arrows In Equals Arrows Out

A hands-on activity generating a widgets materials flow balance equation and calculating a materials flow balance for widgets.  And, more exercises to ensure you learn.

1-1½ hours

Assignment 4: Zinc Flow Balance Diagram

A hands-on activity developing a more complicated zinc materials flow balance diagram, including determining environmental releases to the water, land, and air.  And, you get to try your hand at CN too!

1-1½ hours

Assignment 5: Zinc Flow Balance Equation and Calculations

A hands-on activity developing a zinc materials flow balance equation and calculating a zinc materials flow balance.  And, if that weren't enough, you get to evaluate cyanide.

2-3 hours

Assignment 6: Other Uses of the Zinc Materials Flow Balance Diagram, Equations, and Calculations

A virtual lecture and activities on other applications of materials flow balance diagrams, equations, and calculations

1½ hours

Assignment 7: Course Review 

Review It!

A hands-on review exercise to ensure you are ready for the test.

¼-¾ hour

Assignment 8: Course Test

The test (if applicable or for fun).

½  hour

Assignment 9: Complete It! 

Course completion and certification specifications.

¼ hour