Trash Traits
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NOAA
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In this activity, learners perform experiments to examine whether or not trash can float, blow around, or wash away. Then learners analyze the effects of these characteristics on marine debris in the environment. It is recommended that part of this activity is conducted outside, but can be also be done indoors when modified.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 6 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- "Trash Traits Results" handouts
- Several pieces of plastic, glass, rubber, metal, paper, wood, and food trash items (such as banana peels, apple cores, etc.)
- Two- or three-gallon bucket filled with water
- 15-inch round table fan (or similar)
- Large, shallow container (such as a large dishpan)
- Watering can
- Water
Subjects
- Earth and Space Science
- Earth Structure
- Oceans and Water
- Earth Structure
- Life Sciences
- Ecology
- Ecosystems
- Human Impact
- Ecology
- Mathematics
- Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
- Data Analysis and Probability
- Physical Sciences
- Motion and Forces
- Gravity
- States of Matter
- Solids
- Liquids
- Gases
- Structure and Properties of Matter
- Mass and Weight
- Volume and Density
- Motion and Forces
- The Nature of Science
- Science and Society
- Risks and Benefits
- The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
- Science and Society
Informal Categories
- Nature and Environment
- Outdoor Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Sheavly, Seba; Reigster, Katie
Rights:
- Public Domain
Funding Source:
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, AB133F06CN0193
