Plastics in Our Environment

Program Description 

Students will observe and consider the effects of plastic pollution on animals through a hands-on activity. Using the scientific method as a guide, students will ask questions, gather information, form and test a hypothesis, analyze their data, and present their conclusions in a variety of ways.

Grade Range

This program is best suited for 4th-6th grade learners.

Targeted Standards of Learning (SOLs)

  • English 3.6, 3.10, 4.4, 4.5, 4.7, 4.9, 6.4, 6.5
  • Science 3.1, 3.8.a, 4.3, 6.1, ES.1
  • Math 3.2, 4.2.b, 4.3.d, 4.4.b, 6.1, 6.2, 6.5

Time

45 minutes

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Delivery Method Options

In-Person

Keep Norfolk Beautiful can visit schools, camps, organizations, and other education groups to offer this program to your students. We require at least one week of notice and a supervising adult must be present at all times during the program. We believe that learning happens best in smaller groups. Because of this, we serve a maximum of 15 students at a time. We are happy to accommodate larger groups by giving the presentation multiple times to smaller groups of 15 or less students. 

All presentations are free.

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Activity Kit

Keep Norfolk Beautiful can provide you with all of the supplies you need to offer this program on your own. Whether you are a Norfolk teacher, church youth leader, homeschooling parent, etc., we will provide you with step-by-step instructions and all necessary supplies to lead this program.

All activity kits are free.

Book a time to pick up your activity kit at our office!


PDF Activity Guide

We believe Green Education should be accessible for everyone. Because of this, we provide PDF Guides for all of our programs. Wherever you are, you can download our printable step-by-step instructions and lead this program for your own students.

Complete this form to download the Henry the Heron PDF Activity Guide!