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What Is Marine Debris?

Chapter of Marine Debris Keiki Education & Outreach Program

Students are introduced to the subject of marine debris, its composition, its impact on marine wildlife, and the land-to-ocean connection in an informative talk story session utilizing visual aids and activities.

Marine Debris Topics:  
• Types and Sources  
• Impacts  
Audience:  
• Grade K-2  
• Grade 3-5  
Subject:  
• Earth Science  
• Physical Science  
• Life Science  
Special Categories:  
• Class Discussion  
• Multimedia  
• Virtual Learning Ready  
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas:  
• LS1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes  
• LS4: Biological Evolution  
• PS1: Matter and Its Interactions  
• ESS3: Earth and Human Activity  
• ETS1: Engineering Design  
Pacific Islands

Investigating Oceanic Garbage Patches (USVI)

Chapter of Keeping Our Coastlines Clean U.S. Virgin Islands Marine Debris Curriculum

Students will learn about what happens to floating marine debris (surface, near surface, and in the water column) that doesn’t get collected during beach cleanups. They will apply knowledge of oceanic water movement to understand why trash gets trapped in specific areas in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Students will interpret maps published in news articles.

Lesson 2 of Unit 1 for Keeping Our Coastlines Clean.
Marine Debris Topics:  
• Types and Sources  
• Impacts  
Audience:  
• Grade K-2  
• Grade 3-5  
Subject:  
• Earth Science  
• Physical Science  
• Life Science  
Special Categories:  
• Class Discussion  
• Multimedia  
• Virtual Learning Ready  
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas:  
• LS1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes  
• LS4: Biological Evolution  
• PS1: Matter and Its Interactions  
• ESS3: Earth and Human Activity  
• ETS1: Engineering Design  
Caribbean

Types of Plastic

Chapter of Plastic Pollution and You: An Interdisciplinary Curriculum to Explore Our Role in Plastic Pollution

Students will learn about the different types of plastics. They will explore how plastics are characterized and how this influences the recycling process. After reviewing a recycling chart, the students will answer questions posed on the Student Response Sheet and complete the Personal Plastic Use Sheet.

Marine Debris Topics:  
• Types and Sources  
• Impacts  
Audience:  
• Grade K-2  
• Grade 3-5  
Subject:  
• Earth Science  
• Physical Science  
• Life Science  
Special Categories:  
• Class Discussion  
• Multimedia  
• Virtual Learning Ready  
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas:  
• LS1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes  
• LS4: Biological Evolution  
• PS1: Matter and Its Interactions  
• ESS3: Earth and Human Activity  
• ETS1: Engineering Design  
Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic

Upcycled Arts and Crafts

Chapter of Taking it to the Streets: Tackling Urban Trash Pollution Through Education and Action

Repurpose common trash materials through upcycling ‘waste’ plastics into arts and crafts. Students will be able to repurpose common trash materials through upcycling ‘waste’ plastics into arts and crafts.

Upcycled Arts and Crafts
Marine Debris Topics:  
• Types and Sources  
• Impacts  
Audience:  
• Grade K-2  
• Grade 3-5  
Subject:  
• Earth Science  
• Physical Science  
• Life Science  
Special Categories:  
• Class Discussion  
• Multimedia  
• Virtual Learning Ready  
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas:  
• LS1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes  
• LS4: Biological Evolution  
• PS1: Matter and Its Interactions  
• ESS3: Earth and Human Activity  
• ETS1: Engineering Design  
California