September 4, 2018
How much plastic is in our oceans?
Worldwide, humans produce 260 million tonnes of plastic each year. Plastic does not decompose over time so much of our waste plastic ends up in the ocean. Maddie Moate explains…
NB. Image shows a snippet of the Infographic A very informative infographic about our relationship (reliance) on plastic and the realities of where and how it ends up in our environment. Kindly produced by the University of Hull.
https://www.kidsagainstplastic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/UniversityofHull_Be-Plastic-Clever-PDF-page-3.pdf
September 4, 2018
Plastic Microfibres Slideshow
Plastic microfibres slideshow Every time we wash our clothes in the washing machine, thousands of plastic microfibres are shed, entering the rinse water. When the fibres leave the washing machine,…
September 2, 2018
6 Reasons not to buy bottled water – film
As part of our Clear Plastic UK project inspired by the UN's Global Goals we have been learning about the environmental and social impact of our use and abuse of…
September 2, 2018
Writing Ideas for KS1
A KS1 lesson guide to develop writing skills within a range of different text types, including: poetry, persuasive writing, newspaper articles and more. Curriculum relevance Develop positive attitudes towards and stamina for…
September 2, 2018
KS2 Writing Ideas
A KS2 lesson guide to develop writing skills within a range of different text types, including: poetry, persuasive writing, newspaper articles and more. Curriculum coverage NC references Write accurately, fluently, effectively and at…
September 2, 2018
The UN Global Goals
A lesson guide that introduces the UN Global Goals as a stimulus for learning about environmental and humanitarian issues, leading to the pupils thinking about they can contribute towards the…
September 2, 2018
Trash Islands
A lesson that uses research about the Great Pacific Trash Island (gyre) to investigate the effects of plastic pollution. Curriculum coverage KS2 Science Working scientifically reporting and presenting findings from enquiries…in…
September 2, 2018
Reading Comprehension – text
A non-fiction text about plastic pollution that supports the Reading Comprehension Lesson Guide.
September 2, 2018
Reading Comprehension
A KS2 reading comprehension about plastic pollution and its effects. NC references Spoken Language: articulate and justify answers, arguments and opinions give well-structured descriptions, explanations and narratives for different purposes, including…
September 2, 2018
Pros and Cons – lesson resource
A lesson resource to support the linked lesson Pros and Cons of Plastic.