Watch this video giving a recap of how the Ocean Cleanup project is succeeding. While you are watching, listen for all the numbers related to this project and ways we can do better.
The Ocean Cleanup Recap
A recap of how the Ocean Cleanup project is succeeding against ocean plastic.
The Ocean Cleanup Recap
A recap of how the Ocean Cleanup project is succeeding against ocean plastic.
Driving Questions
Look at the three Driving Questions below and in your groups, decide which question you would like to answer. Each group can answer the same question or each group can answer different questions. The choice is yours!
- How can we help our community to be greener?
- What can we do to stop litterbugs?
- How can we help others live by The Three R’s?
Possible Ideas
Green City Anti-Littering Three R’s
How can we help our community to be greener?
Possible Idea: Green City
Activities:
- Students research ways that their community could be greener.
- Students put forth a proposal (presentation, poster, movie, etc.) to the community to gather support and help.
- The students/school become community leaders in initiating and continuing the project.
What can we do to stop litterbugs?
Possible Idea: Anti-Littering Campaign
Activities:
- Students research littering statistics, their causes, and potential tools to stop litterbugs.
- Students design a campaign to highlight this issue in their community.
- Students showcase or display their artifacts in a community-wide anti-littering campaign.
How can we help others live by The Three R’s?
Possible Idea: The Three R’s
Activities:
- Students find ways that The Three R’s can be integrated into everyday life.
- Students create posters or other artifacts to showcase these ideas.
- The community is shown these ideas via an open day, a social media campaign, or other measure.
Thinking Time
What will your group do or make to answer your Driving Question? Use the space below to draw some ideas with your group. Remember to download or save your picture for future use!
Need To Knows
Now that you’ve chosen your question, think about your “Need To Knows.” These are the questions that you need answers to in order to help you answer your Driving Question. Follow the steps below to help you create and refine your questions.
