Plastics: Multiplication Activity
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15 minutesGrades3, 4, 5Mathematics
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Written by Christa Delaney
About this activity
In this activity, students will use multiplication skills to determine how many water bottles might be used by a group during a certain period of time. This activity can be used as part of a broader study on plastics and climate change. Students can learn about plastic waste, plastic production, and more.
Everything you need to teach it
- Plastics MultiplicationView Activity
Teaching tips
- There are three options for this activity. Choose the version that works best for your students.
- This activity can be used as an assessment, an exit ticket, or as part of a math station.
- Students can complete this activity independently or in small groups.
- Provide concrete tools such as counters and other multiplication tools for students who need more support.
- Teacher may change the numbers used in the equations to match the number of students in the class and the month in which the activity is being done.
From the scientist review
This task provides scientific evidence on the impact of plastic pollution on the environment and allows students to learn about where, how, and why plastic waste could potentially increase and strategic solutions to reduce single-use plastics. The task has undergone a comprehensive analysis and has been approved by our scientific review panel.
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About the teacher writer
Christa Delaney
Christa Delaney holds a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies and Teacher Education from Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and a Professional Science Master's in Environmental Studies and Sustainability from Unity College. She has been teaching since 2005 and has 21 years of experience teaching Advanced Placement Environmental Science to grades 11–12. Christa is certified to teach Biological Science and specializes in environmental science and sustainability education.
