
Design Technology Solutions for Reducing Ocean Plastics
Explore the design process and alternatives to single-use plastics in this educational lesson. Understand key events, develop ideas, and evaluate solutions to address plastic pollution. Encourage constructive feedback and home learning activities to promote sustainability.
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Ocean Plastics X-Curric | Ages 7-11 Lesson 10 Design Technology The plastics solution
Lesson 10: Design Technology The plastics solution Learning objectives 1. Understand key events which have shaped the redesign of plastic products 2. Research and develop an idea 3. Model and communicate design in a variety of forms 4. Evaluate ideas against criteria and consider the views of others 5. Select a range of tools and materials to develop a product
Lesson 10: Design Technology The plastics solution A design process V I E W D I A G R A M
Lesson 10: Design Technology The plastics solution Alternatives to single-use plastics Reusable coffee cups Reusable water bottles Insert - text Compostable cutlery Stainless steel straws
Lesson 10: Design Technology The plastics solution Single-use plastics Take away containers Food Drinks containers Food wrap packaging Six pack rings Bubble wrap Blister packs Cotton buds
Lesson 10: Design Technology The plastics solution Design specification Strong fit for purpose Easy to use Longevity will it last? Sustainable Attractive
Lesson 10: Design Technology The plastics solution Constructive feedback Criticisms should focus on specific actions or things, not the person Use supportive, positive words Try to suggest a solution
Lesson 10: Design Technology The plastics solution Home learning Consider a range of single-use plastic products and research sustainable alternatives already in development. Share your findings with the class.
Lesson 10: Design Technology The plastics solution Review learning outcomes Understand key events which have shaped the redesign of plastic products Research and develop an idea Model and communicate design in a variety of forms Evaluate ideas against criteria and consider the views of others Select a range of tools and materials to develop a product