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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this activity, learners will:
Describe what are microplastics and how are they generated
Identify why and how microplastics end up in the environment, in particular our water bodies
Describe the negative impacts of macro and microplastics in oceans
Identify how they can take action to eliminate microplastics from entering our water bodies
Curriculum Connections
Alberta Grade 8 Unit E: Freshwater and Saltwater Systems
4. Analyze human impacts on aquatic systems; and identify the roles of science and technology in addressing related questions, problems and issues
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
B1. The Physical Environment and Human Activities: analyse various interactions between physical processes, phenomena, and events and human activities in Canada.
C1. The Sustainability of Resources: analyse impacts of resource policy, resource management, and consumer choices on resource sustainability in Canada
Length of Activity
2 hours
Materials List
Internet-enabled device
Topic 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)
