Resources and the Environment · Summer Term

Waste and Plastic Pollution

Exploring the lifecycle of plastic and the geographical impact of waste on the oceans.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does plastic from our bins end up in the middle of the ocean?
  2. 2What are the consequences of pollution for marine ecosystems?
  3. 3How can a circular economy help protect our natural resources?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Geography - Human GeographyKS2: Geography - Physical Geography
Year: Year 4
Subject: Geography
Unit: Resources and the Environment
Period: Summer Term

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