Plastic Pollution in Our Ocean
Added: 06 Apr 2021
Contributor:
Aoife McDonnell
Resource type:
Guide/notes
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Lesson Plan
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Presentation
A staggering 8 million tonnes of plastic pollution ends up in the world’s ocean each year. Explore some of the causes of plastic pollution in our oceans, the environmental impact of plastic pollution on our ocean, and research possible solutions to the problem of plastic pollution at local, national, and international levels.
How it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Science
Strand: 3. Chemical World
Strand unit: 10. Humans Contribution to Sustainability
Suggestions for use: Presentation guiding students through a number of lesson activities. The structure of the presentation supports students in developing and building an awareness around plastic pollution and ocean health.
- JC
- CSPE
Strand: 2. Global Citizenship
Strand unit: 2.1 Sustainability
- JC
- Geography
Strand: 2. How We Interact With the Physical World
Strand unit: 9. Interrelationships: Tourism, Transport ...
