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Description
In November 2016, a group of activists, scientists, photographers, filmmakers, and naturalists came together to investigate the impact of plastic pollution on ecotourism and communities around Bali and Komodo, Indonesia. The result is this video, which introduce students to the magnitude and impact of microplastics on the oceans.
General Assessment
Strengths
The resource is quite timely, given the increasing concern over the impact of microplastics on marine environments. The issue is likely to receive increasing attention as society becomes more aware of the implications of our use of plastics and how we should respond. The video serves to alert students to the significance of the issue and encourage further investigation.
Recommendation of how and where to use it
The video may be used in an introductory role to raise student awareness of the threat posed by microplastics and thereby initiate further investigation. The topic has relevance for those units of study dealing with:
- waste management
- responsible or sustainable consumption
- marine environments
- responsible citizenship
- STEM units that might explore alternatives to our use of plastics
- government regulations and/or individual action
Relevant Curriculum Units
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- Media Arts 11: Media arts reflect the interconnectedness of the individual, community, history, and society.
- Environmental Science
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- Environmental Science 11: Human practices affect the sustainability of ecosystems
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- Visual Arts: Photography 11: Photography is a unique art form that captures images in a variety of contexts.
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- Visual Arts: Photography 12: Photography is a unique art form that captures images for a variety of purposes
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- Visual Arts: Studio Arts 2D Grade 12 Aesthetic experiences have the power to transform our perspective.
Themes Addressed
Citizenship (2)
- Ecological Footprint
- Sustainable Consumption
Ecosystems (1)
- Wildlife Protection
Land Use & Natural Resources (1)
- Fisheries
Waste Management (1)
- Solid Waste Disposal
Water (1)
- Marine Environments
