Plastic pollution litter survey
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Turn plastic pollution lessons into engaging fieldwork through hands-on data collection and analysis in your local area.
What's included
- Comprehensive teacher notes with step-by-step activity guidance
- Ready-to-use data collection worksheets featuring tally charts for recording different types of plastic litter
- Extension activities including calculations to scale findings up to 1km² areas
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How to use this resource
Perfect for outdoor learning, this fieldwork resource enables pupils to conduct a scientific investigation of plastic pollution in their local environment. Students measure and compare plastic litter across different locations, creating their own data records before analysing their findings back in the classroom. The activity directly supports curriculum requirements for geographical fieldwork and human geography, while developing crucial data handling and mathematical skills.
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