Curriculum Developed by: New York Sea Grant
- Kathleen M. Fallon, PhD, Coastal Processes and Hazards Specialist
- Nate Drag, Great Lakes Literacy Specialist, Associate Director of Great Lakes Program, University at Buffalo
This curriculum is made possible through a partnership between New York Sea Grant and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC). Funding is provided from the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the NYDEC.
Original Publication Date: 2022
Updated Publication Date: 2025
Activating Knowledge on Plastic, Plastic Pollution and You: Lesson 1.1
Background This lesson is a “foundational lesson” for the larger curricula, “Plastic Pollution and You” developed…
Plastic Pollution and You, Plastic Pollution and You, Lesson 1.2
Background This lesson is part of the Plastic Pollution and You curriculum developed by the educators…
Types of Plastic, Plastic Pollution and You, Lesson 1.3
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Plastic Pollution in Your Life, Plastic Pollution and You, Lesson 1.4
Background This lesson is part of the Plastic Pollution and You curriculum developed by the educators…
Developing a Position on Plastic Pollution, Plastic Pollution and You, Lesson 1.5
Background This lesson is part of the Plastic Pollution and You curriculum developed by the educators…
Recycling in Your Community, Plastic Pollution and You, Lesson 2.1
Background This lesson, part of the Plastic Pollution and You curriculum developed by the educators from…
Spotlight on a Scientist, Plastic Pollution and You, Lesson 2.2
Background Meet a scientist who studies plastic pollution! This lesson is part of the Plastic Pollution…
Plastic Pollution Policies, Plastic Pollution and You, Lesson 2.3
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Create Your Own Outreach Campaign, Plastic Pollution and You, Lesson 2.4
Background Help students to create an outreach campaign about responsible plastic use. This lesson is part…
Public Hearing: Plastic Pollution Policy, Plastic Pollution and You, Lesson 2.5
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How Does Plastic Pollution Get into the Water? Plastic Pollution and You, Lesson 3.1
Background How does plastic get in the water? This lesson is part of the Plastic Pollution…
Plastic Pollution in Our Water, Plastic Pollution and You, Lesson 3.2
Background Plastic particles come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. This lesson is part of the…
Persuading Parker’s Party Place, Plastic Pollution and You, Lesson 3.3
Background This lesson is part of the Plastic Pollution and You curriculum developed by the educators…
How to Capture Plastic Pollution, Plastic Pollution and You, Lesson 3.4
Background Is it possible to capture plastic pollution that is in our water? This lesson is…
Creating an Action Plan: What Can You Do About Plastic Pollution? Plastic Pollution and You, Lesson 3.5
Background What can you do about plastic pollution? This lesson is part of the Plastic Pollution…