Exploring ocean plastics

Introduction

Learning objectives

To understand the term plastic pollution.

To understand how plastic ends up in our ocean.

To understand ways we can protect the ocean and marine species from the impact of plastic pollution.

Explore the life of plastics, including how they are a part of our lives and how making a few changes will enable people  to live more sustainably.

Students’ outcomes

To research sources of marine plastic pollution.

Understand and explain the terms single-use plastics.

Consider the impacts of plastics on marine species and relate them to feed strategies and habitat.

Consider how we can reduce the amount of plastic we use through changes in behaviour and choices we make.

Show understanding of the 5 R’s

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