Why should we ban Bottled Water? LESSON

by Dynamic Earth Learning

Price: 500 points or $5 USD

Subjects: science,earthAndSpaceScience,humanImpactsOnEarthSystems,ecosystemsDynamicsFunctioningAndResilience,lifeScience,biodiversityAndHumans,ecology

Grades: 4,5,6,7,8

Description: Embedded video lesson on first slide! Then students answer 30 questions. This environmental earth science lesson covers the topic of banning bottled water and discusses the reasons behind this perspective. It highlights the negative environmental impact of plastic water bottles, including their contribution to pollution in marine and terrestrial ecosystems, as well as the generation of microplastics. The lesson provides a historical overview of water bottling, explores the pollution caused by plastic bottles in terms of water, air, and soil, and mentions countries that have implemented bans or restrictions on plastic water bottles, such as France, Kenya, Canada, and some areas in the United States. The lesson also touches on the potential health risks associated with plastic water bottles, such as chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates, and antimony, although further research is needed to draw definitive conclusions. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of reducing our reliance on single-use plastics for a more sustainable future.