Monofilament Mayhem

Educator's Guide to Marine Debris: SE and Gulf of America.
Unit 3 of Educator's Guide to Marine Debris in the Southeast and Gulf of America

Experiment comparing the breaking points of several weights of fishing line.

The Educator's Guide to Marine Debris in the Southeast and Gulf of America is designed for educators in both formal and informal education situations. It is a regional introduction to three main categories of marine debris: litter; derelict or abandoned boats; and lost or abandoned commercial and recreational fishing gear. It is appropriate for grades 5-8.

Lesson Plans
Monofilament Mayhem
Education Tags:
Marine Debris Topics:  
• Types and Sources  
• Impacts  
Audience:  
• Grade 3-5  
• Grade 6-8  
• Informal  
Subject:  
• Earth Science  
• Physical Science  
Special Categories:  
• Outdoor Activity  
• Scientific Method  
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas:  
• PS1: Matter and Its Interactions  
NOAA Regions:   • Gulf of America  • Southeast

For citation purposes, unless otherwise noted, this article was authored by the NOAA Marine Debris Program.

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