“Plastic Pollution: A Global Challenge”

Imagine a world where our oceans are clean, animals are safe, and plastic waste is under control. Sadly, that’s not the world we live in — yet. In this WebQuest, you’ll become an environmental researcher and explore the global issue of plastic pollution. Get ready to investigate, innovate, and inspire change.

Your team will create an awareness campaign that educates your school or local community about plastic pollution and offers actionable solutions. Your final product could be a video PSA, a poster series, or a social media plan — the choice is yours!

Follow these steps:

1. Watch the intro video on plastic pollution

2. Read assigned articles and take notes

3. Choose your campaign format (poster, video, etc.)

4. Divide roles among team members

5. Use the resources below to gather data and solutions

6. Create your awareness campaign

7. Present your campaign to the class

You’ve taken the first step toward becoming a real-world change-maker. After exploring this issue, how will you reduce your plastic use? What can you do to keep the planet safe and sustainable for future generations?

You can include these links in the Process or create a separate "Resources" section (the platform lets you do both):

• National Geographic - Plastics

• UNEP - Beat Plastic Pollution

• BBC Bitesize - Ocean Plastic

Grade Level: 6–8

Subject Areas: Science, Environmental Studies, Language Arts (presentation skills)

Time Required: 3–5 class periods

Group Size: 3–4 students

Materials Needed: Internet access, presentation tools (poster board, video software, etc.)

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the environmental impacts of plastic pollution

• Develop research and teamwork skills

• Create a persuasive product to raise awareness

• Practice public speaking and digital/media literacy

Standards Alignment:

✔ NGSS MS-ESS3-3 (Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment)