Overview
During this lesson children explore the environmental effects of plastic pollution by carrying out a number of experiments. They then go on to consider how they can take action against plastic pollution.
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What is a Digital Citizen?
In the delivery of this resource your students will explore what is meant by the term ‘digital citizen’. They...
Challenging Stereotypes
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Being a Change-Maker (certificate)
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Controversial issues: guidance for schools
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We Bounce Back (poster)
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Controversial issues: guidance for schools
Children are alert to information and images they see in the media. These may graphically influence their view of...