Plastic Footprint Lesson Plan

Students explore the problem of marine debris and ways that citizens can work alongside government to reduce the impact of plastic pollution.  They calculate their plastic footprint by estimating the number of common single-use plastics they use in one year, then calculate how much plastic waste could be eliminated by cutting down on their use of single-use plastics in this integrated lesson plan.
Resource ID#: 201123 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics, Social Studies, Science
Grade Level(s): 4
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Basic Calculators, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 55 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: integrated, , science, , lesson plan, , Civics, , citizenship, , pollution, , microplastics, , plastic, , Clean Water Act, , Environmental Protection Agency, , footprint, , marine, , debris, , sustainability, , conservation
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Problem-Solving Task,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Image/Photograph,  Text Resource,  Formative Assessment,  Student Center Activity
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1), Writing to Learn, Argumentation, Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: STEM Lesson plans - Grades K-5

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