A KS1 lesson that helps pupils to identify different types of plastic: single use vs reusable, and the skills associated with using data to answer questions and persuade.
Curriculum coverage
Maths
- interpret and construct simple tally charts, block diagrams and tables
- ask and answer simple questions by counting the number of objects in each category and sorting the categories by quantity
- ask-and-answer questions about totalling and comparing categorical data
Science
Working scientifically
- Identify and classify
Materials
- identify and name a variety of everyday materials, including wood, plastic, glass, metal, water, and rock
- describe the simple physical properties of a variety of everyday materials
Learning objectives
Identify different types of plastic: single use vs reusable
Use data to answer questions and persuade