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5th Grade Focus
Science: Scientific Process, Living Science "Plant Science", Physical Science, Electricity, Design Process
Social Studies: U.S First People: Encounters and Colonization, U.S. Revolution
Science: Scientific Process, Living Science "Plant Science", Physical Science, Electricity, Design Process
Social Studies: U.S First People: Encounters and Colonization, U.S. Revolution
Science and Social Studies Extensions
Problems with Plastic Part 1
Read Plastic Pollution to learn about the problems with plastic. Then watch the video Why is Plastic Marine Debris So Common? to find out about all the plastic that ends up in our oceans. Draw a picture or diagram, write an explanation in your own words, or make a video to explain at least two causes and two effects of plastic in the ocean.
Problems with Plastic, Part 2
Read Trash Collector* to learn what John Kellett did to help clean trash out of the water in Baltimore. Question to think about: How does Baltimore’s location make it the perfect place to start taking action on this problem?
*Easier reading version
Problems with Plastic, Part 3: Taking Action
We all can be a part of the solution. Read these Ten tips to Reduce Your Plastic Use. Then make a plan. How can you be part of the solution?
1. Will you invent something to clean up garbage, like John Kellett did?
2. Or will you work on reducing your own plastic use?
3. How could you inform your family, neighbors, community about this issue? What possible solutions can you share with them?
Decide on your plan to Take Action.
Outline the steps you need to take to make this action plan work. Once you create your plan, share it with someone else (write, draw, video, etc.)
Extension
Explore The Life of a Soccer Ball.
Research the life of other common objects you use regularly. Where do the materials come from? Where is it made? How does it get to you? When you’re done using it, what can you do with it without throwing it away? Share what you learn with others (write, draw, video, etc.)
Problems with Plastic Part 1
Read Plastic Pollution to learn about the problems with plastic. Then watch the video Why is Plastic Marine Debris So Common? to find out about all the plastic that ends up in our oceans. Draw a picture or diagram, write an explanation in your own words, or make a video to explain at least two causes and two effects of plastic in the ocean.
Problems with Plastic, Part 2
Read Trash Collector* to learn what John Kellett did to help clean trash out of the water in Baltimore. Question to think about: How does Baltimore’s location make it the perfect place to start taking action on this problem?
*Easier reading version
Problems with Plastic, Part 3: Taking Action
We all can be a part of the solution. Read these Ten tips to Reduce Your Plastic Use. Then make a plan. How can you be part of the solution?
1. Will you invent something to clean up garbage, like John Kellett did?
2. Or will you work on reducing your own plastic use?
3. How could you inform your family, neighbors, community about this issue? What possible solutions can you share with them?
Decide on your plan to Take Action.
Outline the steps you need to take to make this action plan work. Once you create your plan, share it with someone else (write, draw, video, etc.)
Extension
Explore The Life of a Soccer Ball.
Research the life of other common objects you use regularly. Where do the materials come from? Where is it made? How does it get to you? When you’re done using it, what can you do with it without throwing it away? Share what you learn with others (write, draw, video, etc.)
Science
Audubon For Kids
Mystery Science
NASA Science Space Place: Explore Earth and Space
NSAS Youtube Channel
Nature Vision Science Packets
Mystery Science
NASA Science Space Place: Explore Earth and Space
NSAS Youtube Channel
Nature Vision Science Packets