WHAT WE ARE DOING

WHY WE ARE DOING IT

Studying Plastic: what is it, how does it reach the world's waterways, and why is it a problem?

To understand the scope and variations of the problem that we're trying to solve.

ACTIVITY MATERIALS

Paper

Pencil

Fine Tip Markers

Computer

1st

As a group, watch the three videos in this slide deck to learn about the plastic pollution problem

؜2nd

In small groups, choose one of the plastic problem (found below) issues to research further. Refer to the list on slide 8, and the reference lists in the "Resources tab" of this activity.

3rd

In your group, make a poster that explains the issue that you researched. Make it visual and clear, so that it explains the issue to others quickly and easily.

Microplastics

Ghost Fishing Nets

Ocean Rafting

River Pollution

Great Garbage Patches

Coastal Contamination

Extremely small pieces of plastic debris

Discarded or lost fishing nets

Transport of a plant or animal species to a non-native place

The origin of much of the ocean pollution

Massive collections of plastic waste in certain areas of the oceans

Washed-up trash accumulated on beaches

2nd

In small groups, choose one of the plastic problem (found below) issues to research further. Refer to the list on slide 8, and the reference lists in the "Resources tab" of this activity.

Plastic Pollution Issues

Examples