Practical Action: Plastics Challenge

Enquiry resources for 7-16 year-olds. In this activity from Practical Action, pupils sort and classify different types of plastic, compare and consider how different plastics can be recycled and design products made from waste plastics.

Practical Action: Beat the Flood

Enquiry resources for 7-16 year-olds. In this activity from Practical Action, pupils carry out comparative tests on different materials for strength and absorbency to help them design and build a model flood-proof house.