1. Less plastic – fantastic
Working with schools
Anne Baker – ASP Management – Plastic Clever Consultant
and eXXpedition Ambassador

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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