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Plastic as a Habitat for Bacteria and Human Pathogens. Subjects: Life Science / Biology Grades: 6-8

Laverty, Amanda
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This lesson plan invites 7th grade life science students to investigate marine plastic pollution as a habitat for bacteria and human pathogens. Students will examine the hazards of marine plastic pollution and learn about current science. They will have the opportunity to use data to create graphs and discuss patterns.
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2017-01-01
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Virginia Scientists & Educators Alliance (VA SEA)
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VA SEA Lesson Plans, Plastics, Marine Debris, Secondary Education, Lesson Plans
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Virginia Institute of Marine Science
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https://doi.org/10.21220/V5RQ9V
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https://scholarworks.wm.edu/handle/internal/16747
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