Biodegradation Quiz and Beach Activities
Added: 21 Dec 2016
Contributor:
Clare Quigley
Resource type:
Lesson Plan
The children will learn about the biodegradation of items typically found on the seashore. This activity can be done in class or on the seashore. They will identify and distinguish between natural and manufactured objects found at the seashore, identify and explain what biodegradation is and identify and communicate how long different compounds will take to biodegrade. This lesson could also be adapted to examine types of litter which may be found in your local community.
How it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- SESE Science
Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care
Strand unit: Caring for the environment
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- come to appreciate individual, community and national responsibility for environmental care
Suggestions for use: While this lesson focuses on a seashore environment it could be adapted to examine biodegradation of litter found in your local community.
