Investigating Litter
Students will identify litter in their surroundings and discuss how it harms the environment and wildlife.
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Students will identify litter in their surroundings and discuss how it harms the environment and wildlife.
Key Questions
- What is litter?
- How does litter get into our parks and rivers?
- Why is litter bad for animals and plants?
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