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What Happens to Plastic in the Soil?

Provided by: Science Journal for Kids |Published on: February 2, 2023
Videos Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

  • In this simplified scientific paper, students will read about how plastic that ends up in our soil undergoes chemical and physical changes over time.
  • Students will learn that different types of microplastics react to soil differently based on their specific properties.
  • The paper ends with four things readers can do to help reduce the amount of plastic that gets into our soil, such as using reusable grocery bags and recycling when possible.
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Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, French
Authors: Science Journal for Kids
Region: Global
Languages: English, French

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