The Problem With Plastic: All About Plastic Pollution (in-Depth Course)
In this 4 week course, students will learn about plastic pollution in-depth, how it affects our oceans, why it is a problem and what they can do about it.
Brittany Tyminski
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(65)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hoursClass Experience
Week 1: We will learn about how plastic pollution is created. In this lesson, students will learn that not all plastic is bad but most of us use way more plastic than we need to. We will learn about single-use plastic and that it makes up almost half of all plastic trash. Week 2: Students will learn that waste can be divided into three categories: landfill waste, recyclable waste and compostable waste. Most plastic isn't recycled properly. Students will learn what actually happens when you drop a piece of plastic in the recycling bin and how this affects our environment, specifically our marine animals. Most plastic ends up in landfills which eventually makes its way into our oceans. This is a major problem because plastic cannot decompose and can stay in the ocean forever. Furthermore, marine animals often mistake plastic for food. Week 3: Students will learn about micro-plastics and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. In this lesson, students will learn what happens to larger pieces of plastic when they break down. Students will learn about the gyres of plastic waste in the Pacific ocean. Week 4: Students will learn about several organizations that have committed to helping clean up plastic pollution. We will use a plastic inventory to record how much waste is created while preparing a family meal as well as simple ways we can reduce our plastic consumption. I will use Nearpod slides to present the information via text, images and video. Students will participate in the lesson by following along with the slides, by referring to and completing hand-outs, through discussion, and activities through Nearpod.
Learning Goals
Students will focus on a topic and recall information from provided sources including:
-Observe and describe how plastic pollution is created
-Make observations about our recycling systems
-Human activity can have major impacts on the environment
-Reduction of plastic waste
-Eco-friendly alternatives to plastic
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- Youtube
- Nearpod
Joined October, 2019
4.8
65reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Welcome and thanks for stopping by! My name is Brittany and I live in South Florida. I'm a native Floridian and have lived here most of my life. In my free time, you can find me outside. I enjoy hiking local trails and relaxing at the beach.
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Education with a major in Elementary Education as well as an ESOL endorsement. I taught at some capacity for almost a decade. I was a K-5 substitute teacher in college before becoming a certified K-6 public school teacher. I have experience teaching grades K-3 in both South Florida and Western North Carolina. I also have experience teaching in a Dual Language program. I'm excited for the opportunity to reach students worldwide through teaching online and to offer content that I'm passionate to learn about and teach.
My philosophy as a teacher includes providing a safe and comfortable space for growing lifelong learners. Understanding the learning style of individual students and implementing lessons with clear objectives allows me to teach with clarity and focus. I encourage learning through interactivity, real-world purpose, discussion and reflection. I believe in nurturing my student's interests and allow them to take control of their own learning experience through self-discovery and independence.
My areas of expertise include remedial reading intervention, language arts, and phonics. I'm passionate about teaching environmental science classes on topics such as climate change, conservation and sustainability as well as classes on mindfulness and social-emotional skills.Reviews
Live Group Class
$35
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Completed by 35 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-6 learners per class
