Solving Plastic Pollution

• Geography
• Primary Education

Solving Plastic Pollution

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to research and propose effective solutions to plastic pollution.

Introduce the learning objective to the students and explain how they will achieve it.

What do you already know about plastic pollution?

What is Plastic Pollution?

Plastic pollution is the accumulation of plastic objects and particles in the environment, causing harm to wildlife, ecosystems, and human health.

Explain the definition of plastic pollution and its impact on the environment.

Types of Plastic Pollution

There are two main types of plastic pollution: microplastics, which are tiny plastic particles that come from larger plastic debris, and macroplastics, which are larger plastic debris such as bags, bottles, and straws.

Explain the different types of plastic pollution and provide examples for each type.

Causes of Plastic Pollution

The main causes of plastic pollution include littering, improper waste management, and single-use plastics.

Explain the causes of plastic pollution and how they contribute to the problem.

Effects of Plastic Pollution

Plastic pollution has a negative impact on wildlife, ecosystems, and human health. It can also lead to economic losses and damage to infrastructure.

Explain the effects of plastic pollution and its impact on various aspects of life.

Researching Solutions

Researching solutions to plastic pollution involves identifying the problem, analyzing causes and effects, and proposing effective and sustainable solutions.

Explain the process of researching solutions to plastic pollution and encourage students to think critically about the problem.

Examples of Solutions

Some examples of solutions to plastic pollution include reducing plastic use, recycling, using biodegradable alternatives, and implementing policies and regulations.

Provide examples of solutions to plastic pollution and explain how they work to solve the problem.

Taking Action

Taking action to solve plastic pollution involves implementing solutions at the individual, community, and global levels, and encouraging others to do the same.

Encourage students to take action to solve plastic pollution and explain how they can make a difference.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.