Great Garbage Patch: Pollution Lesson

Created by Teacher(s): Tana Shepard, Oregon Educators for Climate Education|Published on: March 30, 2023
Lesson Plan Grades 3-5 Created by Oregon Climate Education Hub teachers

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In this lesson, students learn about plastic pollution and write a letter to a local official advocating for a solution to plastic pollution.


Step 1 - Inquire: Students complete the Anticipation Guide individually or in groups, responding to true or false prompts and answering one question about plastic pollution and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.


Step 2 - Investigate: Students conduct research on plastic pollution and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and complete the RACES writing organizer.


Step 3 - Inspire: Students write a letter to a local official advocating for action on plastic pollution.

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Subjects: Social Studies, English Language Arts
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Region: North America, USA - West, United States, Oregon, Oregon Coast
Posted on Mar 30, 2023

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