Unit Award Scheme

116384

POLYMERS: THE GOOD AND BAD SIDE OF PLASTICS

Level: Level One

In successfully completing this unit, the learner will have	Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to 1. research and find out at least two key facts related to the history of production of polymers and their use	Student completed work
2. present information about the impact polymers are having on the environment	Student completed work
3. design a survey to investigate the use of plastics, eg amongst their peers or in their family	Student completed work
4. carry out the survey, collect and record the information gathered	Student completed work
5. present and interpret the key information gathered from the survey	Student completed work
shown knowledge of 6. how polymers are made from smaller molecules joined together into long chains	Student completed work
7. how many polymers are not biodegradable and the main problems this causes environmentally.	Student completed work

Approved 15 Oct 2021

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