Microplastics Lesson Plans & Follow-Up Information (for Workshop Participants)

Lesson Plans

Microplastics Research in the Classroom (Blue Ocean Society)

Microfiber Experiment (Rozalia Project for a Clean Ocean)

Data Sheet to Accompany Microfiber Experiment

Workshop Recording and Presentation

Lending Kit Request Form

If you are able to travel to Portsmouth, NH, you can fill out the form at the link below to request our microplastics or microfiber education kits!

Lab Lending Kit Interest Form

Fun at Home

If you’d like to try the lesson plans yourself at home, below is a supplies list. Please download and print the microfiber lesson plan and the data sheet (above), collect the following items from around your home and be ready to conduct this experiment in real time with all of us!

Supplies:

  • Funnel
  • 1 container with tight fitting lid
  • soap
  • bowl 
  • coffee filter
  • pencil
  • magnifying lens (or mag app)
  • tweezers
  • measuring cup
  • ruler
  • piece of fabric (preferably a bright/dark color)
  • access to water

Further Resources