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1. How many species of marine life have been reported to have eaten or been trapped in plasticpollution? Why do you think this happens? 2. Forty percent of plastic waste is items that are considered "single-use." What are someexamples of single-use plastic? 3. 8.8 million tons of plastic makes its way into the oceans each year. How does it get there? 4. What makes plastic waste different from other types of trash? 5. We cannot stop the plastic pollution that has already happened, but we can do our part toprevent it happening more. In the circles below, list 5 different actions you can take to reduceplastic waste at home, in school, or out with your family.

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Directions: After reading the National Geographic article on plastic pollution, answerthe following questions in complete sentences.

Part 1: Our Planet vs. Plastic

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Directions: After viewing the "Team Marine" video, answer the following questions in completesentences. 1. What was happening to all of the plastic waste in Team Marine's home town? 2. What did Team Marine do to confront this problem? How did they get attention? 3. Why do you think Team Marine created a plastic bag monster?

Part 2: The Plastic Bag Monster

How is marchingthrough town

effective?

How is speaking atCity Hall effective?

How is demonstratingon the beach effective?

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Directions: Just like the kids in Team Marine, you have the ability to inspire others to eliminateplastic use in their lives - all it takes is a bold idea! Use the organizer below to get started.

Part 3: Take Action!

(A)ssess: What do I want to

represent?

M y D e s i g n :

(C)ollaborate: Who can help me?

(T)ime: How long will I work

on it?

(I)dentify: What materials do I

need to gather?

(O)rganize:How will I plan out

my creation?

(N)ews:How will I share myfinal masterpiece?