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WATER POLLUTION HOT-SPOTS
Grade Level: 6-8, although it could be adapted for other grade levels
Subject: Environmental Science
Time Allotment: Six to seven 45-minute class periods
Pollution has a profound effect of water worldwide. In this lesson, students will learn about pollution and different types of contaminants found in water. They will then research some of the world's most polluted water hot-spots and devise plans for pollution prevention.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will be able to
- Relate a method of pollution prevention through words and art
- Name water contaminants
- Describe different causes of water pollution
- Examine the causes of pollution in the world's most prominent pollution hot-spots
- Design a plan for preventing water pollution
- Assess the quality and effectiveness of water pollution prevention plans
MATERIALS
- Internet access
- Dictionaries
- Science journal
- Poster board
- Construction paper
- Computer paper
- Crayons
- Markers
- Other art supplies
HANDOUTS
BOOKMARK THE FOLLOWING SITES
ACADEMIC STANDARDS
http://www.mcrel.org/compendium/browse.asp
- Science, Standard 2, Level III
Understands Earth's composition and structure.
- Science, Standard 5, Level III
Understands the structure and function of cells and organisms.
- Science, Standard 6, Level III
Understands relationships among organisms and their physical environment.
- Geography, Standard 8, Level III
Understands the characteristics of ecosystems on Earth's surface.
- Geography, Standard 14, Level III
Understands how human actions modify the physical environment.
- Geography, Standard 18, Level III
Understands global development and environmental issues.
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