A complete lesson, written for LKS2 (Year 3 and 4) all about the problems posed by plastic pollution. Children learn about the issues and then undertake a microplastics experiment. Resource consists of a powerpoint presentation, with printable resources required for the lesson.

A complete lesson, written for KS1 (Year 1 and 2) all about the problems posed by plastic pollution. Children learn about the issues and then make a written pledge to improve plastic pollution in the future. Resource consists of a powerpoint presentation, with printable resources required for the lesson.

A complete lesson, written for UKS2 (Year 5 and 6) all about the problems posed by plastic pollution. Children learn about the issues in and around school and their local area Resource consists of a powerpoint presentation, with printable resources required for the lesson.

A plan which contains all of the instructions, and the resources to set up a crime scene in your classroom. The only thing missing is for you to include the samples from your own crime scene (as this was how I organised the original lesson - with children genuinely ‘detecting’ the crime. However, I have added fingerprint samples, and crime scene photos for a quicker turnaround! I have used this several times, very successfully, both as a WOW topic starter, as science investigation, and even, once as a BIG writing hook. Please leave feedback.