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Students will learn about the Pacific Ocean, the problems with plastic waste, how plastic is recycled, marine life in jeopardy, and steps they can take to make a difference in ocean pollution.
Grades: 2–5 | Format: Google Slides + Seesaw
Build background knowledge about Pacific Garbage Patch while students practice reading and writing. Videos, images, and response tasks support the lesson.
Students will learn about the Pacific Ocean, the problems with plastic waste, how plastic is recycled, marine life in jeopardy, and steps they can take to make a difference in ocean pollution.
Whole-class exploration, small groups, centers, or cross-curricular enrichment. Model with grades 2–3; on-level grades 4–5 can work independently.
Preview the content and links, check device and internet access, and assign your preferred version. YouTube access is required for linked videos.
Source-listed alignment: 3-LS4-4, 5-ESS3-1. Reading comprehension, written responses, and interpreting multimedia sources.
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