Different Types of Plastics

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of this activity, learners will:
  • Describe the different kinds of plastics found in our economy
  • Be able to differentiate the different kinds of plastics by reading the labels on the plastic products
  • Identify which kind of plastic is easily recyclable and those that are harder to recycle

Curriculum Connections

AB Science Curriculum Gr. 9-10
ON Science Curriculum Gr. 9-10

Length of Activity

45 - 60 minutes

Materials List

  • Internet-enabled device
  • Eco 360 notebook (we recommend asking learners to maintain a notebook for this program to write down reflections as they go through the program)
  • Plastic by Numbers Worksheet
  • Information of Plastics Handout


Online Lesson Format