The Plastic Plague

Synopsis:

When a family decides to stop using plastic, not everyone is happy. But maybe going plastic-free isn’t that uncool after all.

Curriculum link:

Science: Use and influence of science

Key Concepts:

The invention of plastic changed the way people made things. Plastic waste is a big problem.

Reading Strategies:

Integrating information from the visual images and graphics

Extent:

28

Paired Title:

The Plastic-free Challenge

Supporting Materials:

Lesson Plan - The Plastic Plague / The Plastic-free Challenge