This class will investigate the topic of plastic in contemporary society, with special focus on the intersections between plastic and childhood. We will critically examine media for and about children that explores various relationships that children and other living beings have with plastic, including film, animation, picture books, and curricular/instructional materials. We will think about plastic's intersections with discourses of toxicity, land and water pollution, artistic practice, and relationships among humans and non-human entities. The class will involve critical reading and writing skills, creativity, and an  open-mindedness to play and experimentation.