Plastics in the Environment

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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

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

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) 

Online Lesson Format