Sunday, 21 April 2013

Waste From Resources Argument


Students are to work in pairs to formulate and argument on waste from resource use and relate this to current topics. This activity helps students develop argument skills which helps them not only for science but all other essay writing subjects. Students will relay their arguments back to the class and be given feedback verbally from the teacher on the completed activity. Areas to talk about can be relating pollution to contamination of unwanted substances and discussing strategies to protect and maintain sustainability of the environment.

PFA – Outcome 5.4: A student discusses scientific evidence supporting different viewpoints.
5.4 The implications of science for the society and the environment
c) Identify choices that need to be or have been made when considering whether to use particular scientific advances

Outcome 5.11: A student analyses the impact of human resources on the biosphere to evaluate methods of conserving, protecting and maintaining Earth’s resources.
5.11.2 Waste from resource use
a) Relate pollution to contamination by unwanted substances
b) Identify excessive use of fossil fuels as a contributing factor to a greenhouse effect
c) Discuss strategies used to balance human activities and needs in ecosystems with conserving, protecting and maintaining the quality and sustainability of the environment



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