Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand how litter impacts the Earth’s systems and contributes to climate change across its life cycle
- explore the interconnections between human actions, the carbon cycle, and climate change through the lens of waste and pollution
- identify solutions that prevent litter and reduce environmental impact and/or the effects of climate change.
Success criteria
Students can:
- describe how each stage of the plastic life cycle contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change
- outline why preventing litter is a necessary, sustainable and climate-friendly action
- develop a practical campaign idea that encourages litter prevention and demonstrates how everyday actions can help tackle climate change.
