2019 Ambassador Leaders Community Action Plan - Team Aqua
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Student-led community action plan created and presented during an Ambassador Leadership Summit in 2019 at Harvard University.
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2019 Ambassador Leaders Community Action Plan - Team Aqua
- 1. AQUA “Saving the ocean, one drop at a time” - Team Aqua
- 5. Why is this our passion? Animals and humans are harmed by water pollution every day. Diversity in ecosystems decreases because of the loss of multiple species. According to the information given by almost 200 scientists, by the year 2050, the amount of plastic will overtake the amount of fish in the ocean. species WE have the POWER to TAKE ACTION and CHANGE THE FUTURE.
- 7. 70% Water makes up 70% of our planet.
- 8. 60% Water makes up 60% of our bodies.
- 9. 18 MILLION 18 million metric tons of plastic waste are carried or thrown into the world’s water sources
- 16. Action Plan Overview ● Partner with a non-profit organization that promotes the reduction of water pollution in bodies of water ○ Donate money to this organization ○ Help fund their project ○ Spread word about donating money and time to organization ● Reduce plastic use at schools and supermarkets ● Teach students about water pollution, its impacts, and what they can do.
- 17. When people leave their garbage on the beach 1. Factories and farms produce toxic substances 2. Sewage not being cleaned properly and/or sewage pipe leaks 3. Plastic being put into the ocean instead of being recycled and reused 4. Deforestation uncovers bacteria and sediments 5. Burning Fossil Fuels Causes Effects● We will run fundraisers , such as a crazy hair/hat day or pajama day and each person would bring a $1 donation . We then take the money raised and donate it to a non-profit organization. ● Once a month, on the 1st Wednesday, we can travel to different elementary/middle schools in our area to conduct a STEM water pollution activity. This will last around an hour. We will use lessons from the NGSS website for this. This way, teaching early will be developing good habits in people from early childhood. ● We can also speak to our NJHS or student council leaders about spreading the word against the use of plastic bottles. How We Will Take Action at Home
- 18. Sample Lesson Plan ● Introduction to content being covered in activity ○ This may simply be an oral presentation or include a questionnaire to test student knowledge before learning content. ● Activity correlating to an aspect of water pollution ○ These activities will include projects to help reduce water pollution and get students involved in taking action to preserve their world at a young age, as well as experiments, crafts, and other such tasks related to water pollution and aspects of it to further and cement understanding of water pollution and its impacts.
- 19. NGSS Lesson Plan Examples
- 20. NGSS Lesson Plan Examples
- 21. Partnered Non-Profit Organization Clear Blue Sea ● Creates/designs robots ● Reduce pollution in ocean ● Partnered with sustainable recycling organizations ● 32 staff members ● San Diego, CA ● Currently developing new machine
- 22. FRED ● Floating Robot for Eliminating Debris (FRED) ● Uses Renewable energy (Solar / Wind) ● Collects waste on a conveyor belt ● Picks up 10 mm-1m waste ● Sensors and pingers alert marine life ● Moves at 2 knots ———very slow ● Reports to mothership when full/needs repairs ● Picks up plastic in ocean, reuses it through a partnership with recycling organizations Currently in phase 2 Floating Robot for Eliminating Debris
- 23. Works Cited ● Clear Blue Sea/FRED ○ https://www.clearbluesea.org/ ○ https://www.clearbluesea.org/meet-fred/ ● The New Plastics Economy, Rethinking the Future of Plastics (Report) http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_The_New_Plastics_Economy.pdf ● How Long Does it Take Garbage to Decompose? (Report) ○ http://storage.neic.org/event/docs/1129/how_long_does_it_take_garbage_to_decompo se.pdf ● Water Pollution Guide ○ www.water-pollution.org.uk ● United States Geological Survey ○ https://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/how-much-water- there-earth?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects ○ https://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/water-you-water-and- human-body?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects
- 24. Works Cited Cont. ● Fish Ingesting Plastic Waste, Study Finds - The New York Times ○ https://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/08/fish-ingesting-plastic-waste-study-finds/ ● Water Pollution and Human Health http://www.alliedacademies.org/articles/water-pollution-and- human-health-7925.html ● Ocean Pollution: The Dirty Facts- NRDC ○ http://storage.neic.org/event/docs/1129/how_long_does_it_take_garbage_to_decompose.pdf ● How ocean pollution affects marine wildlife ○ https://news.scubatravel.co.uk/how-ocean-pollution-affects-marine-wildlife.html
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Editor's Notes
- We’ve all seen water pollution. Whether it be in pictures, or in real life, we’ve all seen it. These pictures, however, only show part of irresponsible practices regarding water pollution. Water pollution doesn’t just affect marine ecosystems, but humans, plant, animals -- the whole of earth. And this global problem will only get worse. Hi I’m AJ, one of your 13 presenters…. and we are Team Aqua.
- We all use plastic. Whether it be grocery bags or water bottles, the issue of plastic pollution is one that we’re all a part of.
- Our mission while fighting water pollution is to spread awareness about water pollution and its effects, while also taking action to reduce the amount of water pollution globally. This is our Big Goal for our Lead2Feed project.
- So with this information, how can we be treating something we use every day so badly? That’s why it’s important for us to take care of our ocean, because if we don’t, who will? Quick note: Anna created the two questions on this slide and she wants to read them at the presentation, so can we keep the questions for her? Water is 70% of the world, and it is 60% of our bodys. You see/touch it everyday. Not one thing is this room, world, or even universe doesn’t have water in it. The soda you drink, the pizza you eat, and even the table you sit at, have water in it.
- For the first slide of information, we should introduce our big goal (to spread awareness about water pollution and reduce the amount of water pollution occurring around the world.) Then, we should talk about why we feel passionate about this goal. This would include facts from research, such as how water pollution negatively affects different living organisms, as well as how plastic will overtake the amount of fish by the year of 2050, but we can take action and change our future.
- Quick note: Anna created the two questions on this slide and she wants to read them at the presentation, so can we keep the questions for her? Water is 70% of the world, and it is 60% of our bodys. You see/touch it everyday. Not one thing is this room, world, or even universe doesn’t have water in it. The soda you drink, the pizza you eat, and even the table you sit at, have water in it.
- Burning fossil fuels pollutes the air, but it also greatly affects oceans. Oceans around the world absorb a quarter of all emissions. This alters pH levels and causes acidification. Acidification rates are faster than they have been in 300 million years. Some estimates say that this rate can lead to a 150% increase in acidity levels. With this increase, marine ecosystems are disturbed. For example, acidification can make it difficult for mussels, coral, clams, oysters to create their shells and skeletons. Food chains, as a result, are upset. High acidity levels can increase the rate at which coral becomes bleached and make it difficult for some species to sense predators/ (hunt) prey. The American shellfish industry also feels these changes, and have already been estimated to have lost $110 million and 3,200 jobs. The eight million metric tons (and counting) of plastic trash items in the water will remain there long after we are gone. 80% of all litter found in water originates from sources on the land. Storm drain and sewers, for example, will carry trash thrown on the grown into oceans and other bodies of water. Oil from transportation vehicles, discharges from factories, overflow at waste treatment centers, stormwater, runoff, and agricultural runoff all contribute harmful substance to water sources. Pesticides and other such substances used on farms is carried in runoff that drains into watershed. The EPA says “animal manure, excess fertilizer applied to crops and fields and soil erosion make agriculture one of the largest sources of nitrogen and phosphorus pollution in the country.” This means that there is a possibility for algal bloom. These algal blooms, as stated by the EPA can “Produce extremely dangerous toxins that can sicken or kill people and animals, create dead zones in the water, raise treatment costs for drinking water, (and) hurt industries that depend on clean water.” Sewage spills make for toxic water, animals ingest plastics found in the water, Speaker notes from what was slide 11: Burning fossil fuels pollutes the air, but it also greatly affects oceans. Oceans around the world absorb a quarter of all emissions. This alters pH levels and causes acidification. Acidification rates are faster than they have been in 300 million years. Some estimates say that this rate can lead to a 150% increase in acidity levels. With this increase, marine ecosystems are disturbed. For example, acidification can make it difficult for mussels, coral, clams, oysters to create their shells and skeletons. Food chains, as a result, are upset. High acidity levels can increase the rate at which coral becomes bleached and make it difficult for some species to sense predators/ (hunt) prey. The American shellfish industry also feels these changes, and have already been estimated to have lost $110 million and 3,200 jobs. he tide washes the garbage in the ocean and the animals tend to get caught in it Those toxic substances get dissolved in the ocean There are sewage spills, which make the water dangerous to live in and drink Animals eat plastic, thinking it’s food, which eventually leads to death. The bacteria and sediments get into groundwater and contaminate it Ocean Acidification
- Oceans are a vital part of all life on earth. On top of purifying the air and controlling the climate, it also houses ecosystems with great biodiversity. Despite their importance, we continue to acidify the ocean with carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels. We continue to discharge of plastic incorrectly, causing blockages in the digestive systems of marine life. Fish ingest an estimated 12,000-24,000 tons of plastic each year, according to The New York Times. The damage is irreparable, but we can prevent any further pollution.
- Mark:As humans, water serves a crucial role in everyday activities, with the most imperative ones being hydration and hygiene. However, 80% of all diseases we contract are water-borne, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Incorrect discharge of waste, sewage leaks, pesticide use, and the use of plastic are all prime sources of water pollution. The toxins from these displaced pollutants lead to diseases such as Cholera, Typhoid Fever, Gastroenteritis, Hepatitis A etc. Agricultural production is eradicated by water pollution, as the infected crops can’t be consumed. In conclusion, if we want to take strides against water pollution we must target the sources by limiting our use of harmful substances and disposing of materials correctly.
- Burning fossil fuels pollutes the air, but it also greatly affects oceans. Oceans around the world absorb a quarter of all emissions. This alters pH levels and causes acidification. Acidification rates are faster than they have been in 300 million years. Some estimates say that this rate can lead to a 150% increase in acidity levels. With this increase, marine ecosystems are disturbed. For example, acidification can make it difficult for mussels, coral, clams, oysters to create their shells and skeletons. Food chains, as a result, are upset. High acidity levels can increase the rate at which coral becomes bleached and make it difficult for some species to sense predators/ (hunt) prey. The American shellfish industry also feels these changes, and have already been estimated to have lost $110 million and 3,200 jobs. he tide washes the garbage in the ocean and the animals tend to get caught in it Those toxic substances get dissolved in the ocean There are sewage spills, which make the water dangerous to live in and drink Animals eat plastic, thinking it’s food, which eventually leads to death. The bacteria and sediments get into groundwater and contaminate it Ocean Acidification
- Our non profit organization that we choose to partner with is Clear Blue Sea As a company they create and design machines That reduce pollution in the ocean All of the waste that they collect gets sent to their partnered recycling organizations They have 32 main staff members that work on developing the robots The office is located in San Diego, California As of 2019, they are currently in the process of building a new machine
- FRED is the robot that Clear Blue Sea is currently constructing He is a floating robot for eliminating debris in the ocean He is solar and wind powered, so he uses renewable energy He collects that waste in the conveyor belt to bring back to the station FRED can pick up trash from 10 millimeters to 1 meter He has sensors and pingers to alert marine life that he is near so they are able to move Moves at 2 knots He reports back to the mothership when full of trash or if needing repairs FRED picks up the trash in the ocean and reuses it through a partnership with a recycling organization to make sure it doesn't end up back in the ocean
- This is our work cited page.
- This is our work cited page.