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Participants in the Pacific Northwest's efforts to reduce marine debris offer links and downloadable educational materials for people of all ages to learn about marine debris. Whether you are a formal educator or just interested in learning more, there are general and region-specific resources available.

Marine Debris Content Portlet

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Integrated Arts Marine Debris Curriculum
Lesson 5 photo: a figure of a fish, made of pieces of marine debris
https://washedashore.org/iamdc/ The Washed Ashore Integrated Arts Marine Debris Curriculum uses art and science to help students understand the plastic pollution issue and communicate about it using the language of the arts.
Mitigating Microplastics Teacher Lesson Plans
Microplastics on a sandy beach
https://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/sites/seagrant.oregonstate.edu/files/e-16-001_kowalski_conway_m-a-02.pdf This curriculum includes three lessons intended to engage 6th- to 8th-grade students with the issue of microplastics in the ocean, analyzing both the problem and possible solutions. 
Marine Debris STEAMSS
Two students sit on the beach and collect data
https://oregoncoaststem.oregonstate.edu/marine-debris-steamss  This curriculum integrates the subject areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math, and Social Studies (STEAMSS), and focuses on marine debris related experiential hands-on activities for students in grades 4 through 12.