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Get the Word Out at McDonald's!

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To get the word out that the Great Pacific garbage patch (GPGP) contains millions of pounds of non-biodegrading plastics, individuals research the GPGP and write an article for a newsletter. Researchers present their facts in a way that not only informs the public that their actions and how they handle plastics impact the GPGP, but also is impactful.

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Concepts
contamination, citations, environmental hazards, environmental safety, human impact on the environment, the environment, the internet, oceans, plagiarism, reference materials, technical writing, word processing, plastic, solid waste, ocean pollution, communication, technology resources
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Instructional Ideas
  • As a class, develop a rubric to help score the final project
  • Work with English teachers to make sure citations are consistent with what is expected in their classes
Classroom Considerations
  • Pupils need access to the Internet to do the research
  • The seventh of nine challenges
Pros
  • Includes an example newsletter that helps your class understand the expectations
  • The outline of the newsletter provides suggestions on topics writers can cover
Cons
  • None
NGSS
MS-ESS3-4