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Seal the Loop - Marine Waste Breakdown
Lesson4 of 5 in this unit
PrimaryYear 5 - 6ScienceEnvironmentalBiodiversityConservationOceans
Lesson Summary
In this activity students conduct a simple experiment to determine the decomposition rates of three different types of waste that are commonly found in the ocean. Students will test the waste over several months in both fresh and salty water.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- learn that waste has a huge impact on marine environments.
- understand that disposing of waste appropriately can help marine biodiversity considerably.
Success criteria
Students can:
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