Plastic pollution in our oceans is one of the biggest environmental challenges our world faces. Approximately 8 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans every year. Thousands of seabirds and sea turtles, seals and other marine mammals are killed each year after ingesting plastic or getting entangled in it.
Our throw-away culture of single use plastics has led to a chronic pollution problem. Did you know that:
- 700 different species of animals are believed to be severely threatened because of plastic pollution in the ocean.
- 10% of all dead animals found in beach clean-ups worldwide have been entangled in plastic bags
- 5 trillion pieces of plastic are estimated to be floating in the worlds seas
- 90% of seabirds eat plastic rubbish, mistaking it for food
The facts and figures are pretty shocking. The good news is that people around the world are working together to reduce plastic waste.
High ability students and students with a passion for the environment are encouraged to join this ‘STEAM Ahead’ program to learn more about this vital environmental issue and also what we can do to combat the problem.
Delivered at ACMI, Melbourne, students will:
- Learn how media is used to bring people on board with environmental issues
- Engage in a workshop based around the film ‘A Plastic Ocean’
- Participate in a Q & A session with leading experts in the field of pollution and waste management
| Date: | Tuesday 31st August 2021 |
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| Time: | 9am – 3pm |
| Year Level: | 5-8 |
| Venue: | ACMI, Melbourne |
| Maximum number per school: | 20 |
| 9:30am: | Registration: Students arrive, register and morning tea |
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| 10:00am: | Welcome to ACMI Guest Speakers: Enviro Film Victoria (TBC) |
| 10:30am: | Screening: A Plastic Ocean |
| 11:40am: | Workshops |
| 12:40pm: | Lunch |
| 1:20pm: | Workshops |
| 2:30pm: | Q & A Panel |
| 3:20pm: | Plenary/Conclusion/Survey |