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Why We Need to Stop Plastic Pollution in Our Oceans For Good
Provided by: Oceana |Published on: April 27, 2021
Videos Grades 6-8, 9-12
Synopsis
- This video from Oceana is about throwaway plastic pollution in our oceans and the dangers it can cause to humans, marine life, and the planet.
- Students will learn about microplastics, the limits of recycling, global solutions, and action steps individuals can take.
Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences, Civics
Authors: Oceana
Region: Europe, South and Central America, Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- It discusses successful initiatives implemented by governments and corporations to reduce throwaway plastic pollution.
- The description links to the #BreakFreeFromPlastic movement, where students can learn more about how to get involved.
Additional Prerequisites
- The video mentions microplastics in things like beer, water, honey, sea salt, and the air we breathe, which some students might find discomforting or surprising.
- Students should understand the importance of biodiversity and how plastic pollution disrupts the aquatic food chain.
Differentiation
- Students in art classes can make posters about reducing throwaway plastic pollution in our schools and in our oceans.
- Students who want to take action can get inspired by Team Marine - Young Voices for the Planet and look into #Trashtag: The Online Challenge Cleaning Places Up.
- Other resources related to these topics include Coke: The World's Worst Plastic Polluter?, Why Plastic Pollution Is Even Worse Than You Think, and Plastic Pollution: How Humans Are Turning the World into Plastic.
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