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Plastic Worksheets
The science of materials is the basis of much recycling knowledge and helps scientists work out how to recycle stuff better. Many of the sorting machines used to separate out recycling rely on scientific principles; for example, some plastics are separated using floating and sinking machines.
Most plastic can be recycled everywhere in Devon. Plastic bottles, tubs and pots are recycled in kerbside collections (see our District Recycling Sheets). Hard plastics like toys and plastic outdoor chairs can be recycled at Household Waste Recycling Centres. Find your nearest one on our main Recycling website.
The worksheets on this page will help young people understand the science of the material called plastic. We hope doing these activities will create better scientists and more critical thinkers. We know the wicked problems (complex and difficult issues like climate change and biodiversity loss) we are leaving the next generation will need some innovative thinking to solve them!
Downloadable Worksheets
Key Stage 1 Worksheet: Properties of plastic
(pdf) Download KS1 Worksheet: Properties of plastic
Key Stage 3/4 Worksheet:
(pdf) Download KS3/4 Worksheet: Experiments in Floating and Sinking
(Word) Download KS3/4 Worksheet: Experiments in Floating and Sinking
(Powerpoint) Download KS3/4 Powerpoint: Experiments in Floating and Sinking
Link to KS3/4 Quiz – Floating and sinking
Link to KS3/4 Zone Youtube Playlist about Floating and Sinking
Home Education Worksheet: Comparing the Strength of Plastic Bags
(pdf) Download Home Education Worksheet: Comparing the Strength of Plastic Bags
(Word) Download Home Education Worksheet: Comparing the Strength of Plastic Bags
Visit our Home Education pages for more Activities suitable for Home Learning.
Plastic Worksheets: Home Activity
Downloadable Worksheets
Home Education Worksheet: Comparing the Strength of Plastic Bags
(pdf) Download Home Education Worksheet: Comparing the Strength of Plastic Bags
(Word) Download Home Education Worksheet: Comparing the Strength of Plastic Bags
Visit our Home Education pages for more Activities suitable for Home Learning.
Plastic Worksheets KS3-4
This activity will help KS3 and KS4 children to understand some of the properties of plastic as a material and the impacts on the environment. It links with the National Curriculum and is a fun and active way of teaching science.
Downloadable Worksheets
Key Stage 3/4 Worksheet:
(pdf) Download KS3/4 Worksheet: Experiments in Floating and Sinking
(Word) Download KS3/4 Worksheet: Experiments in Floating and Sinking
(PowerPoint) Download KS3/4 Powerpoint: Experiments in Floating and Sinking
Link to KS3/4 Zone Youtube Playlist about Floating and Sinking
Plastic Worksheets KS2
This activity will help KS2 children to understand some of the properties of plastic as a material and the impacts on the environment. It links with the National Curriculum and is a fun and active way of teaching science.
Downloadable Worksheets
Plastic Worksheets KS1
This activity will help KS1 children (aged 5-7) to understand some of the properties of plastic as a material. It links with the National Curriculum and is a fun and active way of teaching science.
Downloadable Worksheets
Key Stage 1 Worksheet: Properties of plastic
(pdf) Download KS1 Worksheet: Properties of plastic
Plastic Worksheets
The science of materials is the basis of much recycling knowledge and helps scientists work out how to recycle stuff better. Many of the sorting machines used to separate out recycling rely on scientific principles; for example, some plastics are separated using floating and sinking machines. Most plastic can be recycled everywhere in Devon. Plastic bottles, tubs and pots are recycled in kerbside collections (see our District Recycling Sheets). Hard plastics like toys and plastic outdoor chairs can be recycled at Household Waste Recycling Centres. Find your nearest one on our main Recycling website. The worksheets on this page will help young people understand the science of the material called plastic. We hope doing these activities will create better scientists and more critical thinkers. We know the wicked problems (complex and difficult issues like climate change and biodiversity loss) we are leaving the next generation will need some innovative thinking to solve them! Quizzes coming soon!
Downloadable Worksheets
Plastic Quizzes
Key Stage 1 Worksheet: Properties of Plastic
(PDF) Download KS1 Worksheet: Properties of plastic
Key Stage 3/4 Worksheet:
(PDF) Download KS3/4 Worksheet: Experiments in Floating and Sinking
(Word) Download KS3/4 Worksheet: Experiments in Floating and Sinking
(PowerPoint) Download KS3/4 Powerpoint: Experiments in Floating and Sinking
Link to KS3/4 Zone YouTube Playlist about Floating and Sinking
Home Education Worksheet: Comparing the Strength of Plastic Bags
(PDF) Download Home Education Worksheet: Comparing the Strength of Plastic Bags
(Word) Download Home Education Worksheet: Comparing the Strength of Plastic Bags
Visit our Home Education pages for more Activities suitable for Home Learning.
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