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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…

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…

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…

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…

Public Hearing: Plastic Pollution Policy, Plastic Pollution and You, Lesson 2.5
Background This lesson is part of the Plastic Pollution and You curriculum developed by the educators…

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…

Plastic Pollution Policies, Plastic Pollution and You, Lesson 2.3
Background This lesson is part of the Plastic Pollution and You curriculum developed by the educators…

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…

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