Teaching Ocean Plastic Pollution

About this online course

Ready to go in-depth into plastic pollution issues and solutions with your students?

This self-paced online course will support you in initiating a plastic pollution reduction project with your students—no matter where you are!

Do you live like you love the ocean? Are you ready to help your students live like they love the ocean? Join us for an action-based online course that prepares and motivates educators to be part of the plastic pollution solution!

Each day, we throw away about 300 million tons of petroleum-based plastic bottles, bags, utensils, packaging, and other so-called disposable items. Sadly, this disposable plastic will persist in the environment and may travel throughout the global food web forever.

Sign up for the course to learn about the science behind plastic pollution, discover project ideas for the classroom, and mobilize your students to take action!

Opportunities

• Learn at your own rate with this entirely asynchronous course
• Explore a suite of resources specifically designed to help you get started with a plastic reduction project
• Watch recordings of selected keynotes from scientists and experts
• Incorporate technology into your education programs
• Integrate inquiry-based curriculum into your planning
• Support Next Generation Science Standards

Fees

• None

Eligibility and requirements

• Recommended for grades 3 through 12

How to participate

Work at your own pace. Available year-round.

Register now

For more information, please email educator@mbayaq.org.