Loading page...
Are you a CoolPlus subscriber? Log in to see the CoolPlus resource catalogue
War On Waste - The Problems With Plastics
Lesson3 of 13 in this unit
PrimaryYear 3 - 6ScienceHumanities and Social SciencesGeographyEnvironmentalSustainabilityEconomicDesign Thinking
Lesson Summary
Students explore the impacts of plastic waste on our environment. They begin by reviewing their knowledge of waste before examining and discussing their thoughts on a selection of common waste items. Students then explore some of the impacts of plastic waste on marine environments before working in groups to investigate actions that individuals and households can take to address plastic waste and the work that organisations are doing to address plastic waste. Groups will then create a communication piece to share their research with an audience.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand what plastic waste is and where it comes from
- understand some environmental issues associated with plastic waste
- recognise actions we can all take to reduce plastic waste and the impacts of plastic waste on our environment
Success criteria
Students can:
- work independently and collaboratively
- annotate a text
- conduct and communicate research
- create a communication piece
- participate in class and group discussions
Lesson Guides and Printables
Loading…