Protecting the Earth: Plastic Pollution

Lesson 13
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ELA

Unit 3

5th Grade

Lesson 13 of 16

Objective


Explain what "stealth microplastics" are and what steps we can take to reduce plastic waste from microplastics. 

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

What "stealth microplastics" are we using daily? What steps can we take to reduce plastic waste from microplastics? 

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Key Questions


  • What are microplastics? What causes microplastics?

  • How are microplastics and secondary microplastics the same? How are they different? What text evidence supports your answer?

  • What microplastics are we using daily? How does each microplastic impact the environment?

  • What voluntary actions could people take to stop the use of microplastics? 

  • What education is needed? What policy changes are needed?  

Vocabulary


microplastic

n.

very small pieces of plastic

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Common Core Standards


  • RI.5.3 — Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific information in the text.

Supporting Standards

RF.5.3
RF.5.4
RI.5.1
RI.5.4
RI.5.10
SL.5.1
W.5.10
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