Unit Award Scheme

121999 POLYMERS: THE GOOD AND BAD SIDE OF PLASTICS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	research and find out at least two facts related to the history of production of polymers and their use	Student completed work
2	present information about the key impact polymers are having on the environment	Student completed work
3	design a survey to investigate the use of plastics, eg amongst their peers, in their family	Student completed work
4	carry out the survey and collect and record the information gathered	Student completed work
5	interpret and present 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

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 30 August 2024Level - Level One