Teach About Microplastics! Microplastics Lab Workshop

Educators: plastics are in the news all the time.  Want to incorporate them into your lessons?  Join us as we demonstrate two new lesson plans on microplastics and microfibers.

Teach About Microplastics!

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Workshop for Educators (formal + informal)

Next live workshop date TBD. Below, you can view a recording from our last workshop on May 5, 2021:

FREE, but must register. Space is limited.

Attendees will receive:

  • Live demonstration of 2 lesson plans on microplastics and microfibers. Plus, you can try at home along with us! (supply list provided in advance)
  • Two lesson plans about microplastics and microfibers
  • Access to our lab lending kit, a list of DIY supplies and remote support

Target grade levels: 4-9, but can be adapted to lower or higher grades. 

Support for this workshop was provided was provided by a grant from the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (NMSF) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program, with additional support from New England Biolabs.