Picture the world's biggest dump and you probably don't picture an ocean. But that's the sad reality of what some parts of the Pacific have become. So in the lead up to Sea Week next week we thought we'd take a closer look at it and how one young guy hopes to solve it. Image © Mandy Barker TEACHER RESOURCES (Yr 4, 5, 6 & 7 Science) www.abc.net.au/btn/resources/teacher/episode/20150901-oceanrubbish.pdf "Students will investigate how much plastic they throw out and find ways to reduce their waste and impact on the environment. Students will learn about the 5 plastic-filled gyres in the world’s seas and how they impact on marine wildlife." BTN STORY PAGE www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s4301070.htm

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