What is the problem with plastics?

UNIT DETAILS
Unit number /
title: Organic chemistry
Unit questions:
1. What is the relationship between molecules in a homologous series
2. State 2 consequences of extraction and movement of crude oil
3. What is the relationship between monomers and polymers

SOI: Relationships between humans and their environment are often a

consequence of unequitable natural distribution or movement of natural
resources
Concepts: Consequences, energy, movement

TASK OUTLINE
Task Plastics are derived from materials found in nature. Most plastics are
introduction: made from hydrocarbons. Your task is to discuss why plastics are a
problem and explain a solution to the problem.
Goal: Explain to your grandparents the
problem that plastics are causing in the
environment and your solution for that
problem. You have 60 seconds for
your explanation!
Role: You are a passionate marine
conservationist worried about the harm
the plastics have on the ocean.
Audience: . Grandparent generation
Situation: When your grandparents were young
plastics were not used very much,
instead glass or other alternatives were
used. Your grandparents think that
plastics are amazing but you know
better. You must use scientific
evidence to explain to them why
plastics are a problem and explain a
solution for the problems.
Product: 60 second speech that explains the
problem and solution. You must
research the key problems for your
explanation and provide one possible
best solution. You will write the script.
Make sure you cite your sources on a
piece of paper to hand in
 CONDITIONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES
Due date / time allowed: Intro date:
Due Date:
Requirements and Careful research, analysis, planning and organising of
conditions: your writing, similar to the standard of work completed
during the unit

Blind assessment – prepare a reference sheet at home

(1A4 sheet font size 12). Include your bibliography on this
sheet.
Write up done in class with your reference sheet.

Multi Paragraph Essay: Min 5 Paragraphs and 700

words
- Introduction
- Main Body Paragraph One – what is the
problem
- Main Body Paragraph Two – the application of
science to address the problem
- Main Body Paragraph Three – the implications
of science to address the problem
- Conclusion – solution to the problem

Resources / links:  Weekly PowerPoints (uploaded to teams)

Criterion D:
Level Descriptor
The student is able to:
i. outline the ways in which science is used
to address a specific problem or issue
ii. outline the implications of using science
to solve a specific problem or issue,
interacting with a factor
iii. apply scientific language to communicate
1-2 understanding but does so with limited
success
iv. document sources, with limited success.
Task Specific Clarification
. The student is able to:
i. outline the ways in which science is used to
address the problem of the use of plastics
ii. outline the implications of using science to
address the problem of the use of plastics,
interacting with a factor
iii. apply scientific language to communicate
understanding but does so with limited
success
iv. document sources, with limited success.

The student is able to:

The student is able to:
i. summarize the ways in which science is
applied and used to address a specific
problem or issue
ii. describe the implications of using science
and its application to solve a specific
3-4 problem or issue, interacting with a factor
iii. sometimes apply scientific language to
communicate understanding
iv. sometimes document sources correctly.
i. summarize the ways in which science is
applied and used to address the problem of
the use of plastics
ii. describe the implications of using science
and its application to address the problem of
the use of plastics, interacting with a factor
iii. sometimes apply scientific language to
communicate understanding
iv. sometimes document sources correctly.
 The student is able to:
i. describe the ways in which science is
applied and used to address a specific
problem or issue
ii. discuss the implications of using science
and its application to solve a specific
problem or issue, interacting with a factor
iii. usually apply scientific language to
5-6 communicate understanding clearly and
precisely
iv. usually document sources correctly.
The student is able to:
i. explain the ways in which science is
applied and used to address a specific
problem or issue
ii. discuss and evaluate the implications of
using science and its application to solve a
specific problem or issue, interacting with a
factor
7-8 iii. consistently apply scientific language to
communicate understanding clearly and
precisely
iv. document sources completely.
.
The student is able to:
i. describe the ways in which science is
applied and used to address the problem of
the use of plastics
ii. discuss the implications of using science
and its application to solve the problem of the
use of plastics, interacting with a factor
iii. usually apply scientific language to
communicate understanding clearly and
precisely
iv. usually document sources correctly.
The student is able to:
i. explain the ways in which science is
applied to address the problem of the use of
plastics
ii. discuss and evaluate the implications of
using science and its application to address
the problem of the use of plastics, interacting
with a factor
iii. consistently apply scientific language to
communicate understanding clearly and
precisely
iv. document sources completely.