These statistics need to change! We need to openly engage with young people in our community about plastic pollution as it is one of the most pressing issues of our time.
Young people are inherently capable individuals and–when given autonomy–are capable of changing the world. Plastic pollution affects not only the climate, but also our health. We need to change our habits and we need to take responsibility for our actions. Children are the key to change; they are the future. If they grow up aware, then the stance on plastic pollution will change.
Through this curriculum, I provide creative ways to work with young people to understand this issue. By dividing the course into five parts, I hope to provide educators with the tools to make a lasting impact in the lives of children: