Plastic Jellyfish

Standard Rating Guide
  • References: the lesson only references the standard
  • Part: the lesson teaches part of the lesson
  • Assesses: the lesson teaches the standard thoroughly so that the standard can be assessed

Activity Description

Abstract: Students will 1)describe the potential effects of plastic waste on aquatic wildlife and habitat and 2)identify specific actions they can take to help remedy the problem.

Curriculum Book: Project Wild Aquatic
Page number: 128

Age Groups

Kindergarten - 4th grade

Educational Standards

   Geography E-5   References

Educational Topics

   Culture
   Economics
   Environmental Problems/Environmental Quality
   Coasts/Ocean/Marine
   Population Dynamics
   Responsible Human Action/Effects on Wildlife and Ecosystems
   Actions
   Community Attitudes
   Conflicting Points of View Regarding Natural Resource Issues
   Conservation
   Endangered, Rare or Threatened Species
   Fish/Fishing Issues
   Food Chain/Web
   Lifestyles
   Carrying Capacity and Limiting Factors
   Mammals
   Pollution and Contaminants
   Science and Society