Lesson Overview
Preventing and cleaning up marine debris is critical to the health of coastal and marine ecosystems.
Objectives
- Students will gather, identify, and analyze marine debris in a local area.
- Students will learn about and participate in international efforts to minimize marine debris.
- Students will understand the effects of marine debris on ecosystems, communities, and economies.
Grade Level:Â 6-8, 9-12
Subject: Environmental Science, Earth and Space Science, Physical Science, Conservation, Writing, Art, Stewardship, Math
Concept:Â Stability and Change
Type: Outdoors or Field Trip, Suitable for Homeschool, Uses Common household supplies
Standard:Â MS-PS-1-3, MS-ESS3-3
Duration:Â 90-120 Minutes
Supporting material: International Coastal Clean Up Data Sheet
File Type:
pdf