Plastic Galore - Rethink, Refuse, Repurpose

Plastic Galore - Rethink, Refuse, Repurpose.

This is a lesson with a resource activity to teach KS2 about the importance of reducing the production of plastic, why it matters, and how to do so in everyday situations.

This resource includes:

• Powerpoint file with 19 slides
• Double sided “Dicey business” activity sheet

Learning Objectives:

• To understand the word ‘biodegradable’ and how this relates to materials we use every day.
• To identify the pros and cons of the material ‘plastic’.
• To know about single-use plastic and why this has become a serious problem for the environment.
• To begin to understand how we can all make better choices linked to single-use plastic.

You will need:
[Optional] Plastic bottles, string, scissors, sticks.

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