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War On Waste - Tuning Into Plastic Waste
Lesson2 of 7 in this unit
PrimaryFoundationYear 1 - 4ScienceEnvironmentalSustainabilityEconomicDesign Thinking
Lesson Summary
In this lesson students are introduced to the topics of plastic and plastic waste. They begin by identifying the composition of a range of different everyday objects before focusing on plastic and the places that plastic is used in the classroom. Students are then introduced to the topic of plastic waste by participating in a guided discussion around a clip from the War On Waste series. Finally, students are asked to create an artwork around plastic waste.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- recognise that plastic comes in many different forms and has many different uses
- understand that plastic waste can have a big impact on our environment.
Success criteria
Students can:
- identify and sort a range of materials based on their composition
- think critically about the impact of plastic waste on marine environments
- communicate findings in a range of ways
- work independently and collaboratively
- participate in class and group discussions.
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