GCSE Science - Data handling

This lesson supports students to develop the ‘data handling’ component of working scientifically for GCSE. It is based on current research being conducted by Exeter University and Plymouth Marine Laboratory.

This lesson develops students’ skills in data handling and presentation.
Having learnt about microplastics and zooplankton separately, the next two lessons sees students test the hypothesis that zooplankton eat microplastics.
This full lesson includes:
Lesson Overview & Teacher Guidance
Slideshow 5 Do zooplankton eat microplastics?
Student Sheet 5a Do zooplankton eat microplastics? (Practical)
Student Sheet 5b Do zooplankton eat microplastics? (Data analysis)
Activity Overview 5 Do zooplankton eat microplastics ?
Answer Sheet for Student Sheet 5b

This is Lesson 5 of 7 in the Plankton, Plastics and Poo unit of work, which is based on current research being conducted at the University of Exeter and Plymouth Marine Laboratory. The unit consists of enquiry-based lessons which support students to work scientifically by simulating the researchers’ investigations, and encourages students to the use their findings to have a wider impact.
The resource uses innovative methods to bring cutting edge science to the classroom, including:
- Using real field and laboratory data.
- Practical investigations that replicate the work of the scientists.
- Using social media to connect with the scientists.
- The opportunity to connect with scientists through Skype in the classroom events.

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