These Boom™ Learning cards introduce students to the issue of plastic pollution, focusing specifically on our society's addiction to plastic bottles. The instructional video lesson is embedded directly into the deck, and the deck is self-grading. There are 30 questions. Click here for a preview.

This environmental earth science lesson discusses the increasing demand for plastic bottles due to urbanization and the challenges in recycling and collecting them. It emphasizes that a majority of plastic bottles end up in landfills or oceans, contributing to microplastic pollution. The impact of microplastics on marine life and the food chain is explained, along with potential health risks for humans. The lesson concludes with a list of steps that can be taken to reduce plastic bottle pollution, including the use of reusable bottles, recycling, supporting sustainable practices, and implementing government policies and education campaigns.

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