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Essential Skills in the News: Plastic pollution and Problem Solving

  • Problem Solving

This activity links the essential skills to a news article, bringing the skills to life for learners. The engaging discussion questions are differentiated by age and will support learners to think deeply about how the essential skills and steps have been applied.

Resource properties

Type
Downloadable Activity
Essential skills
This resource teaches Problem Solving skills
Time required
20 minutes
Skill level
Mixed
Age
3 to 5 years, 5 to 7 years, 7 to 11 years, 11 to 14 years, 14 to 18 years
Learning outcomes
Learners are able to identify and apply essential skills in relation to a news item.
Skills
Problem Solving
Steps
Mixed
Time required
20 minutes
Author
Skills Builder Partnership