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Life Cycle of Plastics

By Platform Administrator · Submitted Sep 30, 2026

Content Area
Science and Technology/Engineering
Grades
9-12

The local library is hosting an event called, The Story of Plastic. They have asked community members (students) to tell a story of the life cycle of a plastic from its origin to its final resting place. Each student's task is to research the life cycle of plastic and create and deliver a plausible, evidence-based story. Stories are delivered orally and can take on any form including poetry or dramatic reading. Each student storyteller will also create a digital model to help them tell the story. This can be a 3D model or in the form of a picture book or slideshow or other visual. A Q&A session with the audience will follow each story. They will be shared at a public event.

MA Standards

HS.LS.2.7
Analyze direct and indirect effects of human activities on biodiversity and ecosystem health, specifically habitat fragmentation, introduction of non-native or invasive species, overharvesting, pollution, and climate change. Evaluate and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on biodiversity and ecosystem health.* Clarification Statement: Examples of solutions can include captive breeding programs, habitat restoration, pollution mitigation, energy conservation, and ecotourism.
SLCA.9-10.4
Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, vocabulary, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
W.9-10.1
Write arguments (e.g., essays, letters to the editor, advocacy speeches) to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
W.9-10.7
Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the topic under investigation.

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