Putting a Lid on Plastics: Marine Debris

Students discover how marine debris gets into the oceans and some of the problems it causes, then analyze the abundance of waterways within the state of Florida that contribute to the marine debris issue. They will explore the problem of marine debris and ways that citizens can work alongside government to reduce the impact of plastic pollution in this integrated lesson plan.
Resource ID#: 201399 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Social Studies, Science
Grade Level(s): 4
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 40 Minute(s)
Keywords: lesson plan, mathematics, science, integrated, sustainability, marine debris, plastics, microplastics, citizens, community, government, pollution, volunteerism, public service, environment, waterways, reduce, oceans, laws, human impact, state, federal, trash, map, journaling, writing
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Problem-Solving Task,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Image/Photograph,  Text Resource,  Student Center Activity
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn, Argumentation, Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: STEM Lesson plans - Grades K-5

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