• This video from Oceana is about throwaway plastic pollution in our oceans and the dangers it can cause to humans, marine life, and the planet. 
• Students will learn about microplastics, the limits of recycling, global solutions, and action steps individuals can take. 

Positives

• It discusses successful initiatives implemented by governments and corporations to reduce throwaway plastic pollution.
• The description links to the #BreakFreeFromPlastic movement, where students can learn more about how to get involved.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• The video mentions microplastics in things like beer, water, honey, sea salt, and the air we breathe, which some students might find discomforting or surprising.
• Students should understand the importance of biodiversity and how plastic pollution disrupts the aquatic food chain.
  

Differentiation

• Students in art classes can make posters about reducing throwaway plastic pollution in our schools and in our oceans.
• Students who want to take action can get inspired by Team Marine - Young Voices for the Planet and look into #Trashtag: The Online Challenge Cleaning Places Up.
• Other resources related to these topics include Coke: The World's Worst Plastic Polluter?, Why Plastic Pollution Is Even Worse Than You Think, and Plastic Pollution: How Humans Are Turning the World into Plastic.

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