Microplastics Digital Education Guidebook

The Microplastics Digital Education Toolkit provides teachers and parents with all the resources, tools and instructions needed to run a mock microplastics project in their community, home or classroom. Empower the next generation of environmental stewards with hands-on and real-world STEM and environmental science learning.

What's Included:

• Suggested Lesson Plan Templates (for students and parents): Flexible lesson plans for integrating the guide into one-hour sessions, afternoon projects, or semester-long activities.
• Illustrated Educational Materials: Learn about the sources and types of microplastics, how they enter ecosystems, their environmental effects and the importance of technology and data to help tackle solutions.
• Microplastic Sampling Activity: Step-by-step instructions for running a mock microplastic sampling activity at home, in the classroom, or at the beach.
• Data Analysis Instructions: Instructions for analyzing microplastic data using rulers or callipers and the included Excel templates, graphing guides, and problem-solving activities.
• Ideas for Engagement: Tips for inspiring others and fostering community action to reduce plastic pollution.

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