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The Impact of Technology on Society · Summer Term

E-Waste: The Environmental Cost of Tech

Students explore the environmental impact of electronic waste, from manufacturing to disposal.

Key Questions

  1. Explain the environmental cost associated with the production and disposal of electronic devices.
  2. Analyze what happens to old tablets and phones after they are thrown away.
  3. Predict the future environmental impact if e-waste continues to grow at its current rate.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Computing - Digital LiteracyKS2: Computing - Information Technology
Year: Year 6
Subject: Computing
Unit: The Impact of Technology on Society
Period: Summer Term

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