Less plastic – fantastic Working with schools Anne Baker – ASP Management – Plastic Clever Consultant and eXXpedition Ambassador anne_baker@me.com - 07711 304996 www.eXXpedition.com

Introduction Plastic is slowly killing our oceans Each year 100,000 marine animals and over 1 million sea birds die from ingesting plastic A current and topical issue, the growing multi faceted world wide problem is ideally suited to a range of educational workshops This pack is designed to open your thoughts to where my knowledge and expertise might best complement your existing curriculum offerings

Science The breadth of science knowledge and data could cover a range of educational areas: the science of manufacture of plastic products and the challenges this presents the chemical components of plastic products and the way in which they break down the relationship between plastics and POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants) the biological challenges for sea life and mammals from plastic pollutants entry into the food change and body burden

Geography – inspiring curiosity and fascination about the world Understanding the interaction between the human process of environment forming Key stage 1 Introduction to the world using the rotation, oceans and currents Key stage 2 Human geography, settlements, trade links, distribution of natural resources Key stage 3 Understand human and physical processes & how human activity relies on effective functioning of natural systems

Design and Technology Knowledge and understanding designing and making in context – introduction to circular economy Key stage 1 Design products with zero waste in mind Key Stage 2 Investigate and analyse existing plastic products Key stage 3 Investigate new and emerging technologies

Citizenship The role of law and the government in the ‘plastics issue’ – critical thinking, debating Banning microbeads Waste management, recycling The bottle deposit scheme, “latte levy”, 5p plastic bag charge ….... Volunteering, beach cleans and environmental projects Key stage 3 the role of institutions, voluntary groups etc. in improving communities Key stage 4 Ways citizens contribute to improving the community

Art & Design Produce create work using craft and design Key stage 1 Use beach plastic to create imaginative works using colour, pattern, texture shape and form. Key stage 2 Using plastic waste for art including crafting or sketching Key stage 3 Journal of artists using plastics – techniques including weaving