Talking Trash and Taking Action | Marine Debris Program

Talking Trash and Taking Action.

Developed as a means to educate the next generation about ocean trash and, most importantly, how we all can prevent it. Created through an educational partnership between Ocean Conservancy and the NOAA Marine Debris Program. Flexible curriculum, appropriate for all ages.

Talking Trash and Taking Action

Printable Debris Deck

Marine Debris Topics:

• Types and Sources

• Impacts

• Garbage Patches

• Microplastics

• How to Help

Audience:

Subject:

• Math

• Language Arts

• Social Studies

• Art

• Earth Science

• Physical Science

• Life Science

Special Categories:

• Citizen Science

• Working with Data

• Cleanups & Waste Audits

• Outdoor Activity

• Crafts, Fun & Games

• Class Discussion

• Virtual Learning Ready

• Action Project

• Models

NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas:

• LS2: Ecosystems

• LS4: Biological Evolution

• ESS2: Earth’s Systems

• PS1: Matter and Its Interactions

• ESS3: Earth and Human Activity

• ETS1: Engineering Design

NOAA Regions: • Mid-Atlantic

Last updated Fri, 03/22/2024 - 12:49 pm EDT