We have spent the last few weeks discussing some of the issues that are facing our Oceans. We have discussed causes such as oil spills, climate change, and human activity, but focused specifically on the impact of single-use disposable plastics on our environment.
Now we want to spend the next two classes focusing on solutions - what can we do?
Each group is in charge of a specific topic. You will present to the class your findings - and let them know what can be done.
INTRO: HOW DOES PLASTIC END UP IN FRAGILE ENVIRONMENTS IN THE FIRST PLACE? Science perspective
Summarize the following three videos for the class.
How does plastic end up in the ocean?
Plastic hitches a ride on wind, rain and snow
How does plastic end up in the Arctic?
GROUP 1: MICROPLASTICS IN COSMETICS AND MAKEUP
How to cleanse your beauty regime of microplastics - watch video and read text
The Story of Microbeads - watch video and read the text of the article
What do companies stack up? - explore the graph
GROUP 2: 6 WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR PLASTIC FOOTPRINT
You can help turn the tide on plastic - summarize the article
http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/nationalgreenweeksub/waste-reduction-tips/tips-to-use-less-plastic.html
GROUP 3: THE OCEAN CLEANUP TECHNOLOGY
The Ocean Cleanup - explore the website, take a look at the different images and ideas. Research the technology.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Explained - watch video
GROUP 4: FOOD WASTE -
Food Waste and Plastic Waste go hand in hand
http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/nationalgreenweeksub/waste-reduction-tips/tips-to-reduce-food-waste.html
Why Beeswax wrap
Beeswax wrap - how to get rid of plastic wrap in your life
GROUP 5: THE PLASTIC BANK
This is a non-profit. Explore their webpage, but start on this page here. Scroll down and watch the video "How we create social and environmental impact"
https://www.plasticbank.com/what-we-do/#.XMHmEehKg2w
Do the best you can.. this is a complicated one. We will discuss this in class.
Now we want to spend the next two classes focusing on solutions - what can we do?
Each group is in charge of a specific topic. You will present to the class your findings - and let them know what can be done.
INTRO: HOW DOES PLASTIC END UP IN FRAGILE ENVIRONMENTS IN THE FIRST PLACE? Science perspective
Summarize the following three videos for the class.
How does plastic end up in the ocean?
Plastic hitches a ride on wind, rain and snow
How does plastic end up in the Arctic?
GROUP 1: MICROPLASTICS IN COSMETICS AND MAKEUP
How to cleanse your beauty regime of microplastics - watch video and read text
The Story of Microbeads - watch video and read the text of the article
What do companies stack up? - explore the graph
GROUP 2: 6 WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR PLASTIC FOOTPRINT
You can help turn the tide on plastic - summarize the article
http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/nationalgreenweeksub/waste-reduction-tips/tips-to-use-less-plastic.html
GROUP 3: THE OCEAN CLEANUP TECHNOLOGY
The Ocean Cleanup - explore the website, take a look at the different images and ideas. Research the technology.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Explained - watch video
GROUP 4: FOOD WASTE -
Food Waste and Plastic Waste go hand in hand
http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/nationalgreenweeksub/waste-reduction-tips/tips-to-reduce-food-waste.html
Why Beeswax wrap
Beeswax wrap - how to get rid of plastic wrap in your life
GROUP 5: THE PLASTIC BANK
This is a non-profit. Explore their webpage, but start on this page here. Scroll down and watch the video "How we create social and environmental impact"
https://www.plasticbank.com/what-we-do/#.XMHmEehKg2w
Do the best you can.. this is a complicated one. We will discuss this in class.
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