Name: ______________________

Directions:
1. Draw as many living things as you can think of that live in the ocean.

2. Read “Tiny plastic, big problem” article.
3. Draw pieces of plastic and garbage that may affect the living things you drew. (See examples)
4. On the back, list three things you can do to help reduce plastic pollution in the ocean.
 Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle

The purpose of this assignment is to assist you in learning the

vocabulary associated with the current unit of study.

Directions:

1. Choose 15-20 words from the current chapter.

2. Write those words into the grid provided, connecting like
letters.
3. Number the first letter of each word.
4. Black out the squares that aren’t used.
5. With the words that go left to right, give a definition under
the heading “Across”.
6. Do the same with the words that go top to bottom, under the
heading “Down”.

It may be helpful to look up crossword puzzles on the internet for examples/ideas

if you are having trouble.
 Name: _________________________

Across: Down:
 Name: ____________________________

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