Understanding Plastic Pollution: A Worksheet for 7-Year-Olds

Instructions

Let's learn about plastic pollution and how it affects our oceans and sea creatures! Fill in the questions below and use your imagination to write a story about what you have learned.

1. What is plastic pollution?

2. Why is plastic harmful to sea creatures?

3. Can you name three sea creatures that are affected by plastic pollution? Write them below:

4. What can we do to help reduce plastic in the ocean? List three ways:

5. Imagine you are a sea turtle. Write a short story about your day and how you deal with plastic in your home.

6. Draw a picture of your favorite sea creature below. What would you like to tell people about protecting them?