MARCH 2021
This infographic, created by USGS (U.S. Geological Survey), explores where microplastics are found in U.S. waterways, the known risks of microplastic pollution, and how these plastics are getting into our rivers. Data is also given that compares the microplastics data for the river water samples collected at various locations to land-use types found at those same sampling locations to determine if there seemed to be any patterns in the data.
Students
- After viewing the map above, think about these three questions:
- What do you notice?
- What do you wonder? What are you curious about that comes from what you notice in the map?
- What might be going on in this graph? Write a catchy headline that captures the main idea. If your headline makes a claim, write what you noticed that supports your claim.
- Next, join the conversation by adding to the discussion below. (Students 13 and older are invited to comment, although teachers of younger students are welcome to post what their students have to say.)
- After you have posted, read what others have said, then respond to someone else by posting a comment. Use the “Reply” button to address another student directly.