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Planet Earth project
Report on ocean plastic
Investigate where plastic in the sea comes from, then write the report a local council would act on.
140 min totalScienceGeographyMathsEnglish
Steps
- 1Collect litter data from two places near you, counting by material
- 2Draw a bar chart and work out the percentage that is plastic
- 3Research two routes plastic takes from land to sea
- 4Write a 400-word report ending with three costed recommendations
Skills and objectives demonstrated
- Interpret and construct charts to compare data
- Explain human impact on ecosystems
- Write for a formal audience with a clear purpose