A teaching resource (lesson plan / learning flow) designed to help children observe and consider the effects of carbon dioxide on temperature. Pupils will learn about the greenhouse effect/ global warming and how scientists consider that the increase in carbon dioxide and other gases contributes to the increase in global temperatures. They will then complete an 'observing over time investigation' to show the effects of carbon dioxide on temperature.
https://www.kidsagainstplastic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Effects-of-CO2.pdfPlastic, once discarded, is often thought of as being out of sight, out of mind. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case for the wildlife we share the planet with! Learn more about the impact of plastic on wildlife using this highly-illustrated PDF. NB. This PDF is an extract from Amy and Ella's new book, Be Plastic Clever. Find out more using the link below: Use the Download button to save this PDF.
https://www.kidsagainstplastic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Impact-on-wildlife.pdfUse this PDF to find out about single-use plastics – plastic items that are used once and thrown away soon after. NB. This PDF is an extract from Amy and Ella's new book, Be Plastic Clever. Find out more using the link below: Use the Download button to save this PDF.
https://www.kidsagainstplastic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Introducing-the-plastics.pdfIt’s important to be careful when picking up rubbish – sometimes there are items or places it is best to avoid. So, here are some of Amy and Ella's top tips for staying safe while litter picking! NB. This PDF is an extract from Amy and Ella's new book, Be Plastic Clever. Find out more using the link below: Use the Download button to save this 2-page PDF.
https://www.kidsagainstplastic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Litter-picking.pdfPlastics are all made from human-made materials, created from lots and lots of chemicals, and some of these chemicals can be very dangerous. Find out more with this illustrated PDF as we put plastic 'under the microscope'. NB. This PDF is an extract from Amy and Ella's new book, Be Plastic Clever. Find out more using the link below: Use the Download button to save this PDF.
https://www.kidsagainstplastic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Under-the-microscope.pdf
February 3, 2019
KS2 Plastic Hazard
A 'hands-on' (or should it be 'bands-on') practical lesson looking at how certain man-made material hazards (litter) can restrict an animal's ability to feed properly. Curriculum coverage NC references Working Scientifically using straightforward…
February 3, 2019
KS2 Feeding Time
A stimulating and practical KS2 lesson to demonstrate the problems plastic and other harmful materials might pose for beak feeding animals (who accidentally ingest them when they 'grab' feed). Curriculum coverage NC references Working…
January 1, 2019
A Plastic Ocean Assembly for KS3 – ppt file
A Powerpoint presentation made by students of Haydon Eco Club. The students created and used this as part of their KS2 / KS3 Transition Project. For more information about the…
Haydon School Eco Club
Karen Norton and her students ran an amazing project with her Eco Club that not only raised awareness and understanding of the issues associated with single-use plastic, it also helped ease student's transition from Primary to Secondary.
Karen has kindly written up the project as a case study so that other schools can learn from their experiences and possibly run their own Kids Against Plastic transition initiative. Use this link or the Download button to to view the case study write up.
There is also a ready-made Powerpoint file (as shown in the image above) that students can use as a guide for their own presentations.
https://www.kidsagainstplastic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Kids-Against-Plastic-Case-Study-V1.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,…