Media Literacy: Consumer Awareness Lesson - Plastic Waste

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Total Pages: 25 pages
Answer Key: Included
Teaching Duration: 90 minutes
File Size: 5 MB
File Type: Zip

How much plastic waste comes from the products we buy? In this engaging media literacy and consumer awareness lesson, students investigate the environmental impact of plastic and explore how companies downplay their contribution to plastic waste. Ideal for Grades 6–8, this lesson blends science, environmental education, and media literacy, helping students become more informed, eco-conscious consumers.

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What’s Included:

• 1 Complete Lesson Plan on Plastic Waste
• Comprehension Questions + Answer Key
• Journal Entry Assessment (4 options for differentiation)
• Video Quiz + Answer Key
• Extend Your Learning Assignment
• Assessment Rubrics (Levels or Points)
• Google Slides™ Graphic Organizers
• Available in both PDF and Google Slides™ formats

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Consumer Awareness
• Impact of Plastic on the Environment
• Promoting Critical Thinking & Eco-Literacy

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Lesson Overview

1. Introduction to Consumer Awareness
2. Video Comprehension Questions
3. Journal Entry Assessment
4. Quiz
5. Extend Your Learning Assignment

Perfect For:

• Media Literacy & Environmental Science Units
• Sustainability Lessons
• Earth Day Activities
• Cross-Curricular Learning in Science and Social Studies
• Sub Plans, Homeschool, Blended Classrooms, or Online Learning

Why Teachers Love This Lesson:

• Timely & Relevant: Connects directly to real-world issues students see in stores and online.
• Critical & Reflective: Encourages students to evaluate the gap between advertising and reality.
• Differentiated & Ready to Use: Includes everything – a quiz, journal prompts, rubrics, as well as print & digital formats for any teaching style.
• Aligned with Curriculum Goals: Covers key standards in media literacy, environmental education, and consumer awareness.

Teacher Feedback

1. “This was perfect for my class!!”
2. “Loved this resource, so great for a quick assessment for media literacy!”
3. “Great worksheets for English class! Combines media, reading, and writing into two days worth of work.”

This resource is a great way to start meaningful conversations around sustainability, corporate responsibility, and the hidden impact of packaging. Students will learn to think critically about what they buy – and the long-term effects of packaging waste on the planet. Use this lesson in your Environmental Science curriculum to help students learn more about plastic waste and plastic pollution.

Resource Notes:

• Regular, reliable internet access is required for this resource.
• Internet must be able to access online video sources.