Why We Need to Stop Plastic Pollution in Our Oceans For Good
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Provided by: Oceana|Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
- This video from Oceana is about throwaway plastic pollution in our oceans and the dangers it can cause to humans, marine life, and the planet.
- Students will learn about microplastics, the limits of recycling, global solutions, and action steps individuals can take.
Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences, Civics
Authors: Oceana
Region: Europe, South and Central America, Global
Languages: English
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Positives
- The video discusses successful initiatives implemented by governments and corporations to reduce throwaway plastic pollution.
- The description links to the #BreakFreeFromPlastic movement, where students can learn more about how to get involved.
Prerequisites
- The video mentions microplastics in things like beer, water, honey, sea salt, and the air we breathe, which some students might find discomforting or surprising.
- Students should understand the importance of biodiversity and how plastic pollution disrupts the aquatic food chain.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Students in art classes can make posters about reducing single-use plastic pollution in our schools and in our oceans.
- Students who want to take action can look into #Trashtag: The Online Challenge Cleaning Places Up.
- Another resource related to these topics is Plastic Pollution: How Humans Are Turning the World into Plastic.
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