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Turning the Tide on Trash: Marine Debris Curriculum

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Six different lessons comprise this unit on marine debris. Science, language arts, social studies, and art projects make this an ideal interdisciplinary unit. The result will be well-informed future citizens who can help make a difference with this global problem. 

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5th - 8th
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Science
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Duration
5 days
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Collaborative Learning
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