WHAT HAPPENS TO THE PLASTIC WE THROW AWAY?

National Geographic by carylsue

Concepts of Thinking: Patterns and Trends, Spatial Significance, Interrelationships, Geographic Perspective

Inquiry: How might this increasing environmental problem be best dealt with? How much more dumping might be needed before action is taken?

Activity: Use Survey 123 to code data and map as a spatial journal. Conduct an issue analysis to generate ideas on potential solutions to the plastic problem. Communicate possible solution via story map.

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