MS 1a, 1c, 3c energy output if they are told the energy input Calculate or use efficiency and the amount of values as a decimal or as a wasted energy. percentage. Interpret data on efficiencies of different machines. 4.8.2.8 Life cycle assessments Describe the 1 Describe what a LCA is a Use the internet to (LCAs) are carried out to principles in carrying suitable example. out simple comparative assess the environmental out a life cycle LCAs for shopping bags Use information to interpret the impact of the materials used assessment of a made from plastic and LCA of a material or and the energy resources material or product. paper. product. needed for products in each Interpret data from a Discuss the negative issues of these stages: life cycle assessment relating to LCAs and why extracting and processing of a material or caution should be used when raw materials product. them. manufacturing and WS 1.3, 1.4, MS 1a, 1c, 1d, packaging 2a, 4a use and operation during its lifetime Interpret data from LCAs of disposal at the end of its materials or products given useful life appropriate information. including transport and distribution at each stage. Energy, resource consumption and production
MS 1a, 1c, 3c Calculate or use efficiency values as a decimal or as a percentage. energy output if they are told the energy input and the amount of wasted energy. Interpret data on efficiencies of different machines. 4.8.2.8 Life cycle assessments (LCAs) are carried out to assess the environmental impact of the materials used and the energy resources needed for products in each of these stages: extracting and processing raw materials manufacturing and packaging use and operation during its lifetime disposal at the end of its useful life including transport and distribution at each stage. Energy, resource consumption and production Describe the principles in carrying out a life cycle assessment of a material or product. Interpret data from a life cycle assessment of a material or product. 1 Describe what a LCA is a suitable example. Use information to interpret the LCA of a material or product. Discuss the negative issues relating to LCAs and why caution should be used when them. WS 1.3, 1.4, MS 1a, 1c, 1d, 2a, 4a Interpret data from LCAs of materials or products given appropriate information. Use the internet to out simple comparative LCAs for shopping bags made from plastic and paper.
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