POLLUTION
ALERT!!
(see Sailing,
Sinking, Soaring, Science & Tech. K-6 Stage
3)
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BACKGROUND
Pollution is
a major problem world wide and appears to be on the
increase. Reports of blue-green algae outbreaks, ever
increasing soil salinity, exhaust fume levels, chemical
farming practices, mining practices and beach pollution are
occurring more often. These pollutants have a harmful effect
on all living things - plant, animal and human.
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PROBLEM
The
Pollution Action Team (PAT) has discovered an alarming
increase in the pollution levels in your
community
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QUESTION
What types
of pollution exist in your local area?
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PAT has found
these links to help you identify and investigate
pollution:
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TASK
TWO
Suggest ways
you may be able to help prevent/solve one of these pollution
problems.
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PRESENTATION
Present your
findings and conclusions to the class in at least 2 of the
following ways:
Poster,
Written Report, Oral Report, Powerpoint presentation,
Model
It should include your completed worksheets and your
suggestions on how to prevent or solve the
problems.
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OUTCOMES:
Science and Technology:
Students will use resources with consideration for the
environment and adopt procedures that minimise
waste.
Students will make detailed observations using
appropriate technologies
Students will know and understand that there are
various parts to the physical environment, eg stars,planets,
earth,air and water.
English
TS3.1
RS3.5
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Worksheet
2,
Worksheet
3