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War On Waste - Exploring Microplastics
Lesson4 of 14 in this unit
SecondaryYear 7 - 10ScienceEnvironmentalSustainabilityEconomicDesign Thinking
Lesson Summary
Students explore the issue of microplastics. They begin by looking at what microplastics are and where they come from by watching clips from _War On Waste_ and reading news articles. They then conduct an experiment to test a range of water samples from different sources to find out whether these samples contain microplastics. Students are asked to analyse results and reflect on their findings.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand what microplastics are and where they come from
- understand some environmental and human health issues associated with microplastics
- understand that microplastics can be present in our drinking water
Success criteria
Students can:
- follow instructions to conduct an experiment
- 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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