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War On Waste - Breaking Down The Problem With Plastic
Lesson3 of 14 in this unit
SecondaryYear 7 - 10ScienceEnvironmentalSustainabilityEconomicDesign Thinking
Lesson Summary
In this lesson, students explore the impacts of plastic waste on our environment. They begin by sharing what they already know about plastic waste before exploring some of the impacts of plastic waste on our environment. Using the instructions provided, they then design and/or conduct an experiment to test the decomposition rates of hard and soft plastics. Students can use the results of this experiment to drive action in the follow-up social action lesson.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand what plastic waste is and where it comes from
- understand some environmental issues associated with plastic waste
- recognise that different types of waste have different rates of decomposition in our environment
Success criteria
Students can:
- design and conduct an experiment (Option A)
- follow instructions to conduct an experiment (Option B)
- select equipment for experiments
- consider safety considerations and take appropriate measures to reduce risks
- record and analyse data
- work collaboratively
- participate in class and group discussions
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