Summer Mastery Academy
Microplastics and Human Health: Understanding Our Impact on the Environment
This Avenues signature program invites rising 8th and 9th graders to dive into the complex relationship between human activity and the environment, with a special focus on microplastics and their impact on ecosystems and human health.
Through project-based learning, students will investigate how microplastics enter the environment, travel through food chains, and affect human well-being. They’ll engage in hands-on experiments, collaborative research, and creative problem-solving to develop innovative solutions for reducing plastic waste.
By the end of the course, students will present their findings and actionable ideas through a culminating project that blends science, critical thinking, and advocacy. This program empowers young environmental stewards to better understand our environmental impact and inspires them to take meaningful action.
Program led by our exceptional Avenues faculty!
