Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and comprehend an article about the Historical Treaty to End Plastic Pollution, and demonstrate your understanding by answering questions and creating a related piece of work.
Materials and Prep
- Computer or tablet with internet access
- English notebook
- Pencil or pen
Activities
- Read the article about the Historical Treaty to End Plastic Pollution. Take notes on important details and main ideas in your English notebook.
- Using the notes you took, answer the following questions in complete sentences:
- When did the Historical Treaty to End Plastic Pollution take place?
- Where did the treaty negotiations occur?
- Who were the key participants in the treaty negotiations?
- What were the main goals of the treaty?
- Why is it important to address plastic pollution?
- After answering the questions, choose one of the following activities:
- Create a detailed drawing or illustration related to the subject matter of the article.
- Write another article on the subject matter, expanding on the information provided in the original article.
Fifth Grade Talking Points
- "Plastic pollution is a significant environmental issue that affects our planet."
- "The Historical Treaty to End Plastic Pollution aimed to address this problem by bringing together different countries and organizations."
- "The negotiations for the treaty took place in [location] and involved representatives from various nations."
- "The treaty had specific goals, such as reducing plastic waste, promoting recycling, and finding alternative materials."
- "Plastic pollution is important to address because it harms wildlife, pollutes oceans and land, and contributes to climate change."