Plastikmüll im Meer. Projektmappe

PET bottles, plastic bags, ghost nets... alongside fish, ever-increasing amounts of waste are swimming in our world’s oceans. With the help of these materials, students engage intensively with the topic of "plastic waste in the sea." They learn how plastic enters the oceans, why it is so dangerous for animals, and how it accumulates along the food chain. Furthermore, they contemplate potential solutions and reflect on their own consumption habits. They discover: Everyone can protect the oceans! With plenty of background information and tips for sustainable actions! Contents include: Plastic waste in the world's oceans – Research sheet: What is made of plastic? – Particularly small plastic: Microplastics – Experiment: Making microplastics visible – How does plastic end up in the oceans? – How long does waste remain in the sea? – Interview with a conservationist: What damage is caused by plastic in the sea? – From the sea to the plate? The plastic in the food chain – Actions: Freeing the sea from plastic – How can plastic waste be avoided?.