Grow

As people live longer the demand for new organs to replace failed ones increases. One possible solution is to build new organs in a dish from cells taken from the patient’s own body. Students use evidence from case studies to work out if this is possible and then to decide whether this new technology offers a good alternative to transplants.

Learning objective

Apply knowledge about cells, tissues and organs in a new context.
Access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information to decide if a new technology will be possible in the next ten years.

Blueprint curriculum link

Unit: Tissues & organs
Concept: Cell organisation: Multicellular organisms are composed of cells which are organised into tissues, organs and systems to carry out life processes
Skills: Explanations: Argue for a claim with data and reasons
Learning stage: Analyse

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Ears from stem cells
Doctors are growing human ears from fat to reconstruct people’s faces

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Really engaged

Pupils really engaged with the idea of growing organs in a lab, really effective way of developing appreciation of application of science in the real world. I used this in a KS3 lesson and the differentiated core asks worked well with all my students. Thank you!

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In this activity, learn how to interrogate sources to separate science fact from fiction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe class=\"alignright\" src=\"\/\/www.slideshare.net\/slideshow\/embed_code\/key\/5VqqNo9id8DuFG\" width=\"595\" height=\"485\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"border: 1px solid #CCC; border-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 5px; max-width: 100%;\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLearning\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eobjectives\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply knowledge of microorganisms to check the facts in a newspaper report.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluate how trustworthy scientific reports are in the media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlueprint curriculum link\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit: Cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcept: Cell structure: Cells are the smallest elements of life that are alive. They have parts that play different roles in life functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkills: Read: Identify bias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning stage: Analyse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eActivity contents\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeachers guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerPoint file\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe activity is delivered as a zip file. After you checkout, you will be sent an email with the link to download it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWeblinks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Computer virus spreads to humans\" href=\"http:\/\/www.consciousape.com\/tag\/implants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eComputer virus spreads to humans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe news story from the starter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"First human infected with computer virus\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/10158517\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFirst human 'infected with computer virus'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother version of the news story from the starter which gives a more realistic viewpoint of what happened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/science-environment-26387276\"\u003e30,000-year-old giant virus 'comes back to life'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBBC news story about the giant virus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}

Attack of the giant viruses

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Short description Scientists have discovered a giant 30 000 year old virus still alive under the permafrost. As the world...

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They critique claims using reasoning and evidence, and apply what they know about generating electricity in solar cells, to make a decision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid #CCC; border-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 5px; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"\/\/www.slideshare.net\/slideshow\/embed_code\/key\/BKBt1t47ov04FK\" width=\"595\" height=\"485\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLearning\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eobjective\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCritique claims, using reasoning, evidence and scientific knowledge of how light waves generate electricity in solar cells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlueprint curriculum link\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit: Energy transfers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcept: Energy model: When there is a change, energy is transferred from one store at the start to another at the end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkills: Explanations: Critique a claim for whether there is evidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning stage: Analyse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eActivity contents\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeachers guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerPoint file\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe activity is delivered as a zip file. After you checkout, you will be sent an email with the link to download it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWeblinks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/safeshare.tv\/w\/ztwVvKKzOx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSolar Freakin' Roadways\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother website where you can view the fundraising video for the crowd funding web site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/safeshare.tv\/w\/gSnhFhgWvV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFurther information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA longer video suitable for teachers only. It outlines the arguments against the claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/technology-30024881\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSolar cycle path\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNews report about a solar cycle path that has recently opened in the Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-05-27T22:14:40+01:00","created_at":"2018-05-27T23:05:34+01:00","vendor":"Mastery Science","type":"Activity","tags":["Big Idea_Energy","Big Idea_Organisms","Blueprint unit_Y7 Cells","Blueprint unit_Y7 Energy transfers","Learning stage_Analyse","Project: Engage","Science skill_Explanations","Skills: Explanations","Y7 Energy transfers","Year_Year 7"],"price":0,"price_min":0,"price_max":0,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":12181250605127,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Solar roadways","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":0,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":-290,"inventory_management":null,"inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/shop.masteryscience.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/solar_roadway_image.jpg?v=1527660410"],"featured_image":"\/\/shop.masteryscience.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/solar_roadway_image.jpg?v=1527660410","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":625681236039,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.71,"height":1020,"width":724,"src":"\/\/shop.masteryscience.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/solar_roadway_image.jpg?v=1527660410"},"aspect_ratio":0.71,"height":1020,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/shop.masteryscience.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/solar_roadway_image.jpg?v=1527660410","width":724}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRevolutionary roads which stay snow-free, claim developers. A click of a switch they can transform the road into a car park or even sports pitches. In this activity students consider whether solar roadways are worth funding. They critique claims using reasoning and evidence, and apply what they know about generating electricity in solar cells, to make a decision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid #CCC; border-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 5px; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"\/\/www.slideshare.net\/slideshow\/embed_code\/key\/BKBt1t47ov04FK\" width=\"595\" height=\"485\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLearning\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eobjective\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCritique claims, using reasoning, evidence and scientific knowledge of how light waves generate electricity in solar cells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlueprint curriculum link\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit: Energy transfers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcept: Energy model: When there is a change, energy is transferred from one store at the start to another at the end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkills: Explanations: Critique a claim for whether there is evidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning stage: Analyse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eActivity contents\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeachers guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerPoint file\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe activity is delivered as a zip file. After you checkout, you will be sent an email with the link to download it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWeblinks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/safeshare.tv\/w\/ztwVvKKzOx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSolar Freakin' Roadways\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother website where you can view the fundraising video for the crowd funding web site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/safeshare.tv\/w\/gSnhFhgWvV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFurther information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA longer video suitable for teachers only. It outlines the arguments against the claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/technology-30024881\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSolar cycle path\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNews report about a solar cycle path that has recently opened in the Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}

Solar roadways

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Short description Revolutionary roads which stay snow-free, claim developers. A click of a switch they can transform the road into...

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In this activity students evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using biological control to halt the invasion of this alien plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid #CCC; border-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 5px; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"\/\/www.slideshare.net\/slideshow\/embed_code\/key\/hf0fOTYVLgDYUz\" width=\"595\" height=\"485\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLearning\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eobjectives\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcosystems: Suggest what might happen when an unfamiliar species is introduced into a food web\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamine consequences: Identify possible consequences to particular habitats and animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlueprint curriculum link\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit: Interdependence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcept: Feeding relationships: Food webs link together several food chains and show how energy is transferred between organisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkills: Decisions: Consider the consequences of technology for people and the environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning stage: Analyse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eActivity contents\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeachers guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerPoint file\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe activity is delivered as a zip file. After you checkout, you will be sent an email with the link to download it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWeblinks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/life-style\/health-and-families\/health-news\/autumn-hay-fever-rare-ragweed-pollen-set-to-extend-misery-for-sufferers-9758152.html\"\u003eIndependent news article\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/wales\/nature\/sites\/climate_change\/pages\/climate_dr_tim_rich.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInformation from the BBC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause ragweed needs a warm climate it is not considered a major problem in the UK - yet. It has been predicted that due to climate change ragweed populations could soon spread in northern Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are isolated populations in the UK but they are under control. However, the pollen can travel hundreds of kilometres so people are already suffering from the allergenic affects caused by ragweed growing on mainland Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Q96VjOjevgU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVideo introduction about Ragweed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may wish to play a short section (4:42-6:43) when showing slide 4. In French with English subtitles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ragweed.eu\/ambrosia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFurther information about Ragweed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluding downloadable information in different languages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.environmentmagazine.co.uk\/?p=3899\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBackground reading\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArticle about biological control of ragweed for teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-05-27T22:14:40+01:00","created_at":"2018-05-28T07:27:31+01:00","vendor":"Mastery Science","type":"Activity","tags":["Big Idea_Ecosystems","Blueprint unit_Y7 Interdependence","Feeding relationships","Learning stage_Analyse","Literacy skill_Read","Project: Engage","Science skill_Decisions","Y7 Interdependence","Year_Year 7"],"price":0,"price_min":0,"price_max":0,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":12182171287623,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Invasion!","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":0,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":-285,"inventory_management":null,"inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/shop.masteryscience.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/invasion_image.jpg?v=1527684884"],"featured_image":"\/\/shop.masteryscience.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/invasion_image.jpg?v=1527684884","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":625663541319,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.71,"height":1020,"width":724,"src":"\/\/shop.masteryscience.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/invasion_image.jpg?v=1527684884"},"aspect_ratio":0.71,"height":1020,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/shop.masteryscience.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/invasion_image.jpg?v=1527684884","width":724}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon ragweed, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmbrosia artemisiifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is an invasive plant which is spreading across Europe. Because of illness caused by its allergenic pollen and competition with crops, it's costing Europe an estimated €4.5 billion a year. The solution may lie with releasing non-native beetles. In this activity students evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using biological control to halt the invasion of this alien plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid #CCC; border-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 5px; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"\/\/www.slideshare.net\/slideshow\/embed_code\/key\/hf0fOTYVLgDYUz\" width=\"595\" height=\"485\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLearning\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eobjectives\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcosystems: Suggest what might happen when an unfamiliar species is introduced into a food web\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamine consequences: Identify possible consequences to particular habitats and animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlueprint curriculum link\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit: Interdependence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcept: Feeding relationships: Food webs link together several food chains and show how energy is transferred between organisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkills: Decisions: Consider the consequences of technology for people and the environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning stage: Analyse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eActivity contents\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeachers guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerPoint file\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe activity is delivered as a zip file. After you checkout, you will be sent an email with the link to download it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWeblinks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/life-style\/health-and-families\/health-news\/autumn-hay-fever-rare-ragweed-pollen-set-to-extend-misery-for-sufferers-9758152.html\"\u003eIndependent news article\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/wales\/nature\/sites\/climate_change\/pages\/climate_dr_tim_rich.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInformation from the BBC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause ragweed needs a warm climate it is not considered a major problem in the UK - yet. It has been predicted that due to climate change ragweed populations could soon spread in northern Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are isolated populations in the UK but they are under control. However, the pollen can travel hundreds of kilometres so people are already suffering from the allergenic affects caused by ragweed growing on mainland Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Q96VjOjevgU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVideo introduction about Ragweed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may wish to play a short section (4:42-6:43) when showing slide 4. In French with English subtitles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ragweed.eu\/ambrosia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFurther information about Ragweed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluding downloadable information in different languages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.environmentmagazine.co.uk\/?p=3899\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBackground reading\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArticle about biological control of ragweed for teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}

Invasion!

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Short description Common ragweed, Ambrosia artemisiifolia, is an invasive plant which is spreading across Europe. Because of illness caused by its...

{"id":1300466139207,"title":"Big bag ban","handle":"big-bag-ban","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe EU has recently approved tough new measures to slash the use of plastic bags. New targets will force each country to reduce plastic bag use by 80% before 2019.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this activity students examine degradable plastic bags as a possible alternative to ordinary plastic bags. They choose questions to ask experts, and come to a reasoned decision in answer to the dilemma question: will degradable plastic bags solve the problems caused by ordinary plastic bags?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid #CCC; border-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 5px; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"\/\/www.slideshare.net\/slideshow\/embed_code\/key\/nHkAXnxyjuMnCZ\" width=\"595\" height=\"485\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLearning\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eobjectives\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: properties of polymers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScience in society: evaluate the merits of a solution to a real-world problem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlueprint curriculum link\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit: Structure \u0026amp; bonding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcept: Structure \u0026amp; properties: Physical properties depend upon the structure of a substance, the energy to overcome forces between particles and the ability of charged particles to flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkills: Read: Make inferences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning stage: Analyse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eActivity contents\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeachers guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerPoint file\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe activity is delivered as a zip file. After you checkout, you will be sent an email with the link to download it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWeblinks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-2606167\/EU-demands-80-reduction-use-plastic-bags-2019-New-targets-mean-countries-forced-bring-charges-bans.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNews story\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EU demands for a reduction in plastic bag use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.futurenergia.org\/ww\/en\/pub\/futurenergia\/chats\/bio_plastics.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eArticle about biodegradable plastics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre they better for the environment? 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After you checkout, you will be sent an email with the link to download it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWeblinks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-2606167\/EU-demands-80-reduction-use-plastic-bags-2019-New-targets-mean-countries-forced-bring-charges-bans.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNews story\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EU demands for a reduction in plastic bag use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.futurenergia.org\/ww\/en\/pub\/futurenergia\/chats\/bio_plastics.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eArticle about biodegradable plastics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre they better for the environment? 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