About This Lesson
Access Free Lesson Plan Here: The (Not So) Great Garbage Patches
In this lesson, students learn about plastic pollution and write a letter to a local official advocating for a solution to plastic pollution.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students complete the Anticipation Guide individually or in groups, responding to true or false prompts and answering one question about plastic pollution and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students conduct research on plastic pollution and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and complete the RACES writing organizer.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students write a letter to a local official advocating for action on plastic pollution.
The lesson is aligned to Oregon standards.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to explain the main causes and impacts of plastic pollution.
- Students will be able to describe the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
- Students will be able to advocate for a solution to plastic pollution.
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