Plastic and Our Ocean

Plastic is finding its way into our oceans. Click link to TED-ED lesson on Plastic in the Ocean. Watch the video and submit your answers.

Plastic Pollution

Watch this video

Write a response in your science notebook about the feelings you had when you saw this video.

Explain in your own words the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP).
Describe how the GPGP is formed.
Explain your relationship to the GPGP
Name two or three impacts of the GPGP and brainstorm solutions to solve
Explain how environmental engineers could apply knowledge to try to solve this problem.

This doll head was found off the coast of Mexico

They could be lovely .... or full of trash

So, what can we do to help with the amount of plastic ending up in the ocean? Brainstorm your ideas.

Click the following link to go to suggested Action Plan for community showcase

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