EarthEcho Expedition: PlasticSeas, launched by EarthEcho International is a new teaching tool dubbed to get kids excited about science and propel them into action to prevent the plastics pollution plaguing our oceans. The videos, lesson plans, and design challenges are available free of charge to any teacher worldwide. All classroom materials were developed collaboratively and vetted by 28 educators who currently serve as EarthEcho Expedition Fellows. The EarthEcho Expedition: PlasticSeas suite of classroom resources will be available from January 2019 and will kick off with a virtual field trip.
“We’ve all seen horrifying pictures of animals stuck in discarded plastic six-pack rings around their necks in the ocean. In Australia, we swam alongside fur seals, cleaned up a beach, discovered a new species of dolphin, learned about ‘urban’ penguins and most disturbingly, found plastics while dissecting dried bird vomit,” said Philippe Cousteau, Jr., EarthEcho International Founder. “We need to find better solutions to combat the devastating impact plastic pollution is having on one of our most important resources; the ocean. This is about inspiring children to lead change by giving them tools and guidance along the way – because we can’t have lasting change without them.”
EarthEcho’s latest series of teaching tools includes everything teachers need to convey the enormity of the plastics pollution situation, what actions are currently in play, and what students can do to help.
“Northrop Grumman is thrilled to support EarthEcho International in their release of expedition related educational materials again this year,” said Sandra Evers-Manly, president of the Northrop Grumman Foundation and Northrop Grumman vice president of global corporate responsibility. “We look forward to classrooms around the world using these materials to spark student enthusiasm of STEM concepts and the environment.”
The EarthEcho Expedition: PlasticSeas classroom materials include the elements like expedition Videos, youth in Action Videos, STEM Career Close-ups Videos, classroom Lesson Plans and Design Challenges, and Virtual Field Trip.
