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Students conduct shoreline sweeps for litter along the shoreline at Kowawese Unique Area at Plum Point, while learning about Hudson River ecology & environmental issues, such as microplastic pollution and marine debris.
Grade Level: K - 12
Time: 15 - 30 minutes
Learning Standards: ESS3.C, LS2.A, MP.5, SL1
This sorting game teaches all about microplastics! Students will differentiate between different types of microplastics, learn about their sources, and make connections to everyday environmental impacts. Click here to begin.
Grade Level: 5 - 12
Time: 15 - 30 minutes
Learning Standards: ESS3.C, LS2.C, MP.7, SL1
This activity develops analytical & critical thinking skills, while students learn about solid waste issues and reflect on consumer choices and everyday environmental impacts. Click here to begin.
Grade Level: 5 - 12
Time: 20 - 45 minutes
Learning Standards: ESS3.C, PS1.A, MP.4, SL1
Becoming a Student or Citizen Scientist
Becoming a Student or Citizen Scientist
Follow these links to learn how to build your own mini-manta trawl to investigate microplastics in your local waterway!
DIY Microplastics Trawl (aka Baby Legs)
Grade Level: 5 - 12
Time: 60 - 90 minutes
Learning Standards: ESS3.C, LS2.C, MP.7, SL1
Analyzing Plastics from a Trawl
Grade Level: 5 - 12
Time: 60 - 90 minutes
Learning Standards: 5ESS3.C, PS1.A, MP.2, SL1
Other Great Resources
Other Great Resources
Seeing a timeline of plastics helps to understand that plastics have not been a part of our planet for very long. Knowing the pros and cons of plastics use is important in deciding which products consumers should choose.
Sustainability Science Capstone Workshop Investigates Microplastics in the Hudson River
Scientists sample Hudson River, NYC waterways in study on microplastics & microbeads
How a team of Fifth Graders is Helping to Clean Up New York's Hudson River
Marine-Debris-Curriculum_Clearwater.pdf
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater YouTube Channel
Microplastics Pollution Wastewater Treatment
How to Identify and Report Plastic Pellets From Recent Railroad Spill
Plastics Pollution and You Curriculum
Story of Stuff Project
The Story of Plastic (Documentary trailer)
Story of Plastic (Animated Short)
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