LESSON PLANS & ACTIVITIES
Elementary Environmental Lessons
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Learning About Plastic Pollution and Conservation
Plastic pollution is a growing problem, but education can empower students to make a difference. Our lesson plans provide age-appropriate activities, interactive games, and hands-on learning experiences to help students protect our environment.
Lesson Plans by Grade Level
Pre-K - 2nd
Plastic Litter & Marine Life
Includes research opportunities for older students. Adapts for different grade levels with arts & crafts, interactive games, and community activism resources.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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With 80% accuracy, students will explain why plastic litter is dangerous to marine life.
RECOMMENDED READING:
Discover fun and educational books about plastic pollution! Visit Because Turtles Eat Plastic Bags >>
ACTIVITIES:
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Nature Hunt
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Coloring Pages
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Drawing Animals
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Matching Games
3rd - 5th
Plastic Litter
& Love of Nature
Includes research opportunities for older students. Adapts for different grade levels with arts & crafts, interactive games, and community activism resources.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Identify examples of gravity (e.g., apples falling, balls dropping).
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Repeat the chant: “Stop, Turn Around, Don’t Leave Anything on the Ground!”
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Recognize items to check for after outdoor activities (straws, bottle caps, wrappers).
RECOMMENDED READING:
Discover fun and educational books about plastic pollution! Visit Because Turtles Eat Plastic Bags >>
ACTIVITIES:
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Acting Out a Real Life Scenario
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Nature Hunt
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Coloring Pages
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Drawing Animals
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Matching Games