Breaking Down Ocean Polystyrene
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Title of Resource
Breaking Down Ocean Polystyrene
Identifier
FP_0031
Main Topic
Biodiversity and Ecosystem impacts
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TypeofFocus
Specific topic (e.g., focusing on a particular topic)
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Format
Newspaper and article
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License
Audience Education Level
Teachers (R-12)
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Informal educators (museums, visitor centers, NGOs)
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Teacher educators & curriculum advisors (teacher pd)
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College or university lecturers
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Learners grades 7-9
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Learners grades 10-12
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Students (college/university)
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Adult learners
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General public
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Learners grades R-3
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Learners grades 4-6
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Type
text
Publication Continent
North America
Competency
Strategic Planning
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Science Approaches
Sustainability
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Learning Approaches
Service learning (type of experiential learning by doing work in community)
Sustainability Big Idea
Earth love - (respect Earth and life in all its diversity)
Includes References
Yes
Suggested Usefulness
Very useful
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Indigenous Voice
Not sure. Cultural heritage practices
Women and Children Agency
Yes. Given the risk of direct pollution from the use of foamed polystyrene in the marine environment, everyone is encouraged to make use of recyclable or reusable fish boxes.
Social Inclusion
Yes. Points to the need for regulations proposing alternatives to foamed polystyrene in aquaculture.
Sustainable Development Goal
SDG 6 - Clean Water & Sanitation
SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities & Communities
SDG 14 - Life Below Water
