4.1 Waste Data Collection
Download the Marine Debris Tracker using the apple or google stores https://debristracker.org/) (Note: the logo is a turtle).

Make sure that location services are allowed on your phone for this application so that it is able to pinpoint your location during this activity. Once you have the App open you can just use the “Quick Track” for this activity.
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1. Develop an inquiry-styled question about waste and water quality which you think you might be able to answer through your data collection today. The route of your inquiry question should be along the lines of a “where?” “why there?” “Why care?” or “what can be done about?” question. You should also make a prediction as to what their answer will be
1.a Inquiry question
1.b. Predicted Answer
2. Data Collection

One of the students will be responsible for tracking the items you collect using the Marine Debris Tracker, the other student will be responsible for picking up the items (using the provided disposable gloves), and placing them in the provided trash bags.

Each group will be in a different area around the school groups to complete their data collection. You will need to go around and pick up any trash that you find in their area. As you  find it you should catalog it using the Marine Debris Tracking App. (Note: Any alcohol bottles or any other illegal substances should most likely be left in their place! You can still be cataloged using the App but students should not handle them unless otherwise instructed).   

As students log the items they collected into the app you should try to log each item individually as close as possible to the location where it was actually picked up. This will be important for answering 


3. Data Visualization

Back in the classroom, lay down extra trash bags, paper towels or another style of covering over the tables. Empty their trash bags onto their covered tables and sort out the items you have collected. Organize your collected trash to create an impactful visualization. After 10 minutes you will get to travel to different tables to see the visualizations created by different groups. Once completed, dispose of the items into the appropriate trash, recycle, or orange bag receptacle.


4. Reflection
Answer the reflection questions (below)
Where would trash that makes its way into your local waterway ultimately end up?
Looking at the items you collected, what are the potential harms they might have if they were to make their way into your community’s stream or further downstream?
What was your inquiry question and what answer did you come up with to try to answer it?
What trends/patterns did you identify in your field data collection?
Why is visualization an important piece when trying to communicate scientific data?
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