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Why is plastic waste such a problem in the world?

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Why is plastic waste such a problem in the world?

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S3L2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the effects of pollution (air,land, and water) and humans on the environment.a. Ask questions to collect information and create records of sources and effects of pollution on the plants and animals.b. Explore, research, and communicate solutions, such as conservation of resources and recycling of materials, to protect plants and animals.

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S3L2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the effects of pollution (air,land, and water) and humans on the environment.a. Ask questions to collect information and create records of sources and effects of pollution on the plants and animals.b. Explore, research, and communicate solutions, such as conservation of resources and recycling of materials, to protect plants and animals.

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How is plastic negatively impacting humans, animals, and the environment? 

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How is plastic negatively impacting humans, animals, and the environment? 

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Plastics often contain additives making them stronger, more flexible, and durable. But many of these additives can extend the life of products if they become litter, with some estimates ranging to at least 400 years to break down.

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Plastics often contain additives making them stronger, more flexible, and durable. But many of these additives can extend the life of products if they become litter, with some estimates ranging to at least 400 years to break down.

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Students will complete a PSA (and/or a make an take, a model made of classroom materials to keep the environment clean, write a song about how you should eliminate plastic waste)to educate people on how to decrease the amount of plastic waste. The final product choices will be in the form of a choice board. 

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Students will complete a PSA (and/or a make an take, a model made of classroom materials to keep the environment clean, write a song about how you should eliminate plastic waste)to educate people on how to decrease the amount of plastic waste. The final product choices will be in the form of a choice board. 

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Every year, about 8 million tons of plastic waste escapes into the oceans from coastal nations. That’s the equivalent of setting five garbage bags full of trash on every foot of coastline around the world.

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Every year, about 8 million tons of plastic waste escapes into the oceans from coastal nations. That’s the equivalent of setting five garbage bags full of trash on every foot of coastline around the world.

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Students can take a field trip to a local land dump to see the impact of plastic waste on the community. 

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Students can take a field trip to a local land dump to see the impact of plastic waste on the community. 

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Students can display images and videos (through their own art) on a stream so parents and families can see the effects of plastic waste on the environment and animals

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Students can display images and videos (through their own art) on a stream so parents and families can see the effects of plastic waste on the environment and animals

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Sharing pictures of plastic negatively impacting the environment (a variety of colorful pictures) and allowing students to discuss based on accountable talk norms