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The Mess We Made STEAM Books Module Plan

Provided by: UCI Science Project |Published on: March 26, 2026
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Synopsis

  • In this five-day lesson plan, students will understand why plastic waste is a problem that impacts our oceans and what they can do to help.
  • This lesson plan uses the book The Mess We Made to demonstrate the issue, while having students do activities to recycle materials into artwork and assess the plastic problem at their school.

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Subjects: Science
Authors: Gina Liebengood
Region: Global, California
Languages: English

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UCI Science Project
UCI Science Project is grounded in research-based educational practices and understands the paradigm shifts needed for the Next Generation Science Standards. Our goal is to support educators as transformative leaders who build capacity in their schools through empowering learning experiences. We are firmly committed to addressing racial, social, and environmental injustices through collaborative efforts that position educators as agents of change for community action.

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