Should we have a Plastic Straw Ban? LESSON

by Dynamic Earth Learning

Price: 500 points or $5 USD

Subjects: science,ecology,humanImpactsOnEarthSystems,naturalResources,globalClimateChange,earthAndSpaceScience,lifeScience

Grades: 4,5,6,7,8

Description: Embedded video lesson on first slide! Then students answer 30 questions. This lesson discusses the environmental impact of plastic straws and the growing popularity of banning or limiting their distribution and use. It provides a brief history of drinking straws, including their ancient origins and the invention of the modern-day plastic straw. The lesson highlights the contribution of plastic straws to pollution, including their role in plastic waste and the formation of microplastics. It explores how plastic straws affect the environment, including their long lifespan, release of harmful chemicals during decomposition, and pollution of oceans, soil, and air. The effectiveness of plastic straw bans in raising awareness and reducing single-use plastics is discussed. The lesson concludes by suggesting alternative options to plastic straws, such as glass, metal, paper, and silicone straws, and emphasizes the importance of addressing the broader issue of plastic pollution through biodegradable, recyclable, and reusable materials.