Limit Plastic Pollution – PSHE / Environmental Lesson

This interactive and thought-provoking lesson helps pupils understand the impact of plastic pollution and empowers them to take practical steps to protect the environment.
Through a structured lesson format, pupils explore what plastic pollution is, why it is harmful, and how they can reduce their own plastic use. The lesson includes a range of engaging activities such as think-pair-share discussions, real-life examples, and a creative “trash-to-treasure” task that encourages hands-on learning and problem-solving .

What’s included:

• Fully editable PowerPoint lesson
• Clear WALT and WILF
• Interactive starter (Think, Pair, Share, Reflect)
• Practical strategies to reduce plastic use
• Creative upcycling task
• Reflective plenary questions

Key learning outcomes:

• Understanding plastic pollution and its impact
• Developing environmentally responsible habits
• Encouraging teamwork and discussion
• Promoting creativity through recycling and reuse

Perfect for:

• PSHE / Citizenship lessons
• Environmental awareness topics
• KS1 / KS2 classrooms
• Cross-curricular links with Science and Geography
• This lesson is ideal for inspiring pupils to become environmentally responsible and to make small but meaningful changes in their everyday lives.