![]() Preservation of human health and the ecosystem should be prioritized even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.Īs of May 8, 2021, 156,496,592 confirmed COVID-19 cases had been reported globally by the World Health Organization (WHO) ( WHO, 2021) confirmed cases and casualties have been increasing ever since WHO announced the COVID-19 outbreak on Ma( WHO, 2020a). ![]() This study does not oppose the use of face masks but aims to encourage appropriate disposal of the masks. Moreover, it was estimated that generation of nanofibers from microfibers and fragments of MB filters might occur in the soil ecosystem post COVID-19. ![]() Results of MB filter soil bioassays at a high concentration (1000 mg/kg dry soil) suggest inhibited reproduction and stunted growth in springtails, decreased intracellular esterase activity in earthworm coelomocytes, and inhibited spermatogenesis in male earthworm reproductive tissues. We investigated the generation of nanofibers from meltblown face mask filters (MB filters) and their adverse effects on soil species, particularly the earthworm and springtail. Understanding production of microplastics from face masks is essential for predicting the post COVID-19 pandemic impact on the soil ecosystem. Elastic straps can be hot glued on if the mask is wearable.ġ4.Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, used face masks have increasingly littered the environment and are causes for concern since they are commonly made of plastics such as polypropylene. have them use non drying clay to mold the piece, then wrap clay in plastic wrap, paper mache over it exposing one side, they once dried pull clay out and you are left with a hollow extension that can be hot glued onto mask.ġ3. Optional: If students wish to add things like horns, large ears, etc. Let students paint with acrylics or bring in feathers and jewels to decorate it.ġ2. Let mask dry for a few days so it's good and strong. ![]() It takes about a week to get all 50 of my students molded, broken up about 18 kids per class.ġ1. *Must complete the molding stage within one class period per, you can't start it then pick it up the next day. Let the masks dry and have student go wash up. The teacher will carefully pull the mask off and have student squish their face while it is being pulled.ġ0. Once molded, the mask will dry until it is warm to the touch. ![]() Dipping each strip carefully into warm water and rubbing it with fingers, students will look at the person's design and mold it onto their face, layering 3-4 layers for thickness. Group members will cut various sizes of the plaster cloth and sort them into piles.ħ. Group members will cut a hole in the top of a large trash bag and then put it over the person getting masked and have them sit down.Ħ. Group members will tie back head hair and then wrap plastic wrap around it to keep it clean and away from the plaster.ĥ. The person whose turn it is will put Vaseline on eyebrows and all exposed hair on their face (side burns, eyelashes if eyes are being covered, etc).Ĥ. Students will sketch out a design of the mask they wish to create.ģ.Students will take turns molding a person's mask on their face. ![]()
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