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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