Handling information and problem solving task

Aims
This is a progress task sheet. You need to work through the task sheet, using
your handling information skills. There are two parts to the task on this sheet.
Try both, and see how far you get.

Progress table
Here is a progress table for the task. Once you have finished the task, look
through the table and tick the boxes you think you have done correctly.

Progress stage I have . . .

Developing (Level 3)  stated what each graph shows, that is if

Developing (Level 4)
Secure (Level 5)
Secure (Level 6)
Extending (Level 7)
there is a pattern in the data.
 stated whether there seems to be a link
between how much glass is recycled and
how much CO2 is emitted.
 used values from the graphs to back up
the conclusion I have made.
 used my scientific knowledge and
understanding to explain my conclusion.
 decided if there is enough evidence to
back up my conclusion.

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The task
You are the Environment Minister of a new government party. You have been
monitoring how much glass is recycled each month. You have also been
monitoring the amount of national CO2 emissions over the same time period.
You are trying to find out if recycling more glass has reduced the national CO2
emissions and made the country a more environmentally friendly place to live.
You are hoping the country will reduce its contribution to global warming.

Part 1
Look at the graphs in the Information section.

 Write a short sentence to show what each graph shows you.

 Decide if the graphs suggest that recycling glass has an effect on CO2
emissions. Explain your answer.

Part 2
Write a report to the Prime Minister, explaining what your results have shown
you. In your report you should explain:

 whether the recycling of glass appears to have had an impact on the country’s
CO2 emissions

 how recycling can decrease CO2 emissions

 whether there is enough evidence to fully support the conclusion you have
made (would you need any more investigations?)

 if you are likely to need to investigate further.

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Information

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