KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Recycling

This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the C2 1.4 unit on ‘The Earth’.

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The lesson begins with a mind map task, students are given a definition for recycling and are asked to come up with a mind map of different materials which are able to be recycled. Students can discuss this in pairs and complete the mind map in their books, this work can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.

The next part of the lesson focuses on how aluminum is recycled, students will watch a video on the steps involved in the recycling of aluminum. They will then be given a set of jumbled statements, students will need to place the statements in the correct order to describe the method of aluminum recycling. This task can then be marked and corrected using the mark scheme provided.

The next learning objective students will achieve is the ability to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of recycling. Students will need be given a card sort of statements, students will be requires to sort these statements into the correct columns - advantages/disadvantages. This task can the be self or peer assessed.

Lastly, students will consider the limits to recycling, they will be shown a short video and will be required to answer a set of questions whilst watching. The mark scheme for this task is included in the PowerPoint so students can self-assess their work using the mark scheme provided.

The plenary task requires students to spend a minute talking to the person next to them about what they have learned this lesson.

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