In this investigation the 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. The will then use modelling to observe and describe the greenhouse effect.
https://www.kidsagainstplastic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Greenhouse-Experiment.pdfA 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.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…
September 2, 2018
100 Pieces of Plastic
A Key Stage 1 maths lesson based round the collection of 100 pieces of plastic litter. With linked Lesson Resource. Curriculum coverage: Maths Write numbers to 100 Know number facts to…
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.
September 2, 2018
Pros and Cons
A KS2 lesson that encourages pupils to consider the Pros and Cons of plastic before making and justifying a personal opinion about the positive and negatives associated with plastic. This…
September 2, 2018
Plastic Quiz – lesson resource
A lesson resource for the lesson Plastic Quiz.