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In this activity on page 27, learners perform an experiment to learn about how different types of marine debris degrade and how weather and sunlight affect the rate of degradation. Learners discover that debris made from natural materials, while biodegradable, can still be considered pollutants and can still harm the marine environment.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 1 to 12 months
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Assorted pairs of trash items (see page 23 for examples)
- Two large, shallow containers (such as large dishpans)
- Two pieces of netting or screening (to cover the containers so that materials do not blow away)
- Two pieces of rope or string
- An outdoor thermometer
- Newspaper
- "Degradation Data - Outside" handouts
- "Degradation Data - Inside" handouts
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Processes
- Weather and Climate
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Earth Structure
- Oceans and Water
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Earth Processes
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
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Engineering
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Life Sciences
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Ecology
- Ecosystems
- Human Impact
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Ecology
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
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Measurement
- Rate
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Data Analysis and Probability
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Physical Sciences
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Heat and Thermodynamics
- Heat and Temperature
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Vibration and Waves
- Light and Optics
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Light and Optics
- Sunlight and Color
- Structure and Properties of Matter
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Heat and Thermodynamics
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The Nature of Science
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Science and Society
- Risks and Benefits
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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Science and Society
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The Nature of Technology
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Technology and Society
- Technology and the Environment
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Technology and Society
Informal Categories
- Nature and Environment
- Outdoor Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Sheavly, Seba ; Reigster, Katie
Rights:
- Public domain, ,
Funding Source:
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, AB133F06CN0193