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Data Science and Society · Summer Term

Environmental Impact of Hardware

Students will assess the environmental footprint of manufacturing and disposing of electronic devices.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze the environmental consequences of extracting raw materials for electronic components.
  2. Explain the concept of 'e-waste' and its global impact.
  3. Justify the importance of responsible disposal and recycling of electronic devices.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Computing - Impact of TechnologyKS3: Computing - Environmental Issues
Year: Year 9
Subject: Computing
Unit: Data Science and Society
Period: Summer Term

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