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Turning the Tide on Trash: Marine Debris Curriculum Lesson PlanTurning the Tide on Trash: Marine Debris Curriculum Lesson Plan
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Turning the Tide on Trash: Marine Debris Curriculum

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Seven pages of fascinating reading on marine debris preface the activities in this lesson plan. Four different activities are employed to simulate how the debris is distributed in the ocean and along beaches. Early ecology learners classify, collect data, graph, and answer observation questions. Unfortunately the student handouts to these fabulous activities are of poor quality. Recreate them for the best presentation.

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recycling, marine debris, pollution

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pollution, recycling, marine debris, science
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Grade
6th - 8th
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Science
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
4 days
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Collaborative Learning
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