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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this activity, learners will:
Identify the biggest plastic waste producing countries in the world
Identify the biggest plastic waste producing industries in the world
Analyze data on sources of plastic waste and make informed conclusions
Curriculum Connections
Alberta Grade 9 Unit C: Environmental Chemistry
1 - Investigate and describe, in general terms, the role of different substances in the environment in supporting or harming humans and other living things
Biology 20, 30 All Units
STS outcome (science, technology and society): explain how science and technology have both intended and unintended consequences for humans and the environment
Ontario Grade 9 Geography
C3. Industries and Economic Development: assess the relative importance of different industrial sectors to the Canadian economy and Canada’s place in the global economy, and analyse factors that influence the location of industries in these sectors (FOCUS ONL Spatial Significance; Patterns and Trends)
E1. The Sustainability of Human Systems: analyse issues relating to the sustainability of human systems in Canada (FOCUS ON: Interrelationships; Geographic Perspective)
Length of Activity
1.5 - 2 hours
Materials List
Internet-enabled device
Plastics in the Environment backgrounder
Eco 360 notebook (we
recommend asking learners to maintain a notebook for this program to write down
reflections as they go through the program)
