7th Graders Work To Reduce Single Use Plastic
Our seventh grade crew is working to learn about the impact of plastic pollution.
Our guiding questions are:
Where and how does plastic pollute?
What can be done about plastic pollution?
What is being done about plastic pollution?
What can I do about plastic pollution?
We spent time analyzing the Film A Plastic Ocean and the book Trash Vortex. We used our research to inform our students' work throughout the expedition and connect them with their role as critical thinkers and change agents, now and in the future.
Following our analysis we wrote essays and created pamphlets to inform our community about the negative effects of plastic pollution on our environment. We shared these with our families and school at our celebration of learning.
Finally, we worked to raise money to purchase reusable silverware for our cafeteria by organizing a bake sale and community event. We used this as another opportunity to share with others the harmful impact plastic has on the world, as well as to solve a problem we’ve been discussing for a long time.
Our main takeaways from this unit were:
Plastic pollution is a major problem
Plastic is immensely harmful to marine life, killing thousands of animals each year
There are numerous solutions, including biodegradable plastic alternatives
It’s up to EVERYONE to put an end to plastic pollution!
Written in partnership with Charlotte, Gabe, and the 7th Grade Crew