Recycling

Use GCSE maths equations to analyse the quantity of material needed to make a recycled product. Download our free, curriculum-linked lesson plan for KS4 GCSE maths and bring learning into context. This scheme of work allows students to investigate environmental issues in the context of the design and operation of a new school.

Activity info, teachers' notes and curriculum links

An engaging activity in which KS4 students will briefly discuss the concept of recycling. They will then apply their mathematical understanding of formulae, equations and problem solving in this context.

The activity sheet includes teacher notes, guidance, useful web links, and links (where appropriate) to the national curriculum in each of the four devolved UK nations; England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

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