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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this activity, learners will:
Describe the amount of plastic waste currently found in the environment
Identify the areas of environment most impacted by plastic waste
Describe how plastic waste affects the land, air and 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
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 Biology (B2.3, B2.4)
Length of Activity
1.5 - 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)
