Unit Award Scheme

116384 POLYMERS: THE GOOD AND BAD SIDE OF PLASTICS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1research and find out at least two key facts related to the history of production of polymers and their useStudent completed work
2present information about the impact polymers are having on the environmentStudent completed work
3design a survey to investigate the use of plastics, eg amongst their peers or in their familyStudent completed work
4carry out the survey, collect and record the information gatheredStudent completed work
5present and interpret the key information gathered from the surveyStudent completed work

shown knowledge of

6how polymers are made from smaller molecules joined together into long chainsStudent completed work
7how many polymers are not biodegradable and the main problems this causes environmentally.Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 15 October 2021Level - Level One