Can you find plastic in nature? Plastic is a human tool that we use for a whole lot of things. Plastic may be helpful at times, but sometimes plastic can really harm our environment. Today we’re going to learn how plastic is made, how plastic can affect our ecosystem, and what things we can do today to use less of this man-made substance.

Things to Chat About:

How often do you or your family use plastic?

What are some common uses for plastic?

What other materials could substitute for plastic?

Words to Discuss:

Polyethylene
Fossil Fuel
Coal
Oil
Natural Gas
Biodegrade