What are Plastics?

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of this activity, learners will:
  • Understand plastics, their history and application in life
  • Describe the life cycle of plastics
  • Apply research skills to investigate a question 
  • Understand how much plastic waste ends up in the environment

Curriculum Connections

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

Length of Activity

60 - 90 minutes

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)
  • Life Cycle of Plastics Worksheet
  • Life Cycle of Plastics Infographic

Online Lesson Format