Pollution Experiments
| Learner Outcome | Content | Learning Strategy |
Make presentations from the jigsaw research about the three pollutants. Explore the pros and cons of the application of technology to the environment. Research current media sources for information about the pollutants. |
technology benefit detriment |
Science & Technology for Children (STC): Ecosystems Lesson 9 Reporting the Pollutants pp. 120 & 121 STUDENT
ACTIVITY BOOK: Students will begin extended research on
the three pollutants using print media and the Internet. |
Plan experiments to study and predict the effects of pollution on their ecocolumns. Determine variables and control and prepare to use simulations in a scientific investigation. Establish a record keeping system for their experiments. |
manipulated variable experimental simulation controlled variables |
STC: Ecosystems Lesson 10 Planning Pollution Experiments pp. 125-132 STUDENT ACTIVITY BOOK: RECORD SHEET 10A: FACT SHEETS: |
Implement pollution experiments. Test and record the pH of their ecosystems. Mix and measure chemicals. Establish control ecocolumns. |
pH testing acid rain fertilizer road salt control |
STC: Ecosystems Lesson 11 Setting Up Our Pollution Experiments pp. 136-139 STUDENT ACTIVITY BOOK: RECORD SHEET 11A: |
Observe and record the effect pollutants have on the ecosystem. Observe and discuss the control ecocolumn. |
cause and effect frequency food chain wheel |
STC: Ecosystems Lesson 12 Observing Early Effects of Pollution pp. 142-147 STUDENT ACTIVITY BOOK: RECORD SHEET 12A: |
Review and discuss the data collected from the pollution experiments. Use data to draw and support conclusions. |
conclusions effects data |
STC: Ecosystems Lesson 13 Where Do the Pollutants Go? pp. 150-154 STC: STUDENT ACTIVITY BOOK: STUDENT ACTIVITY BOOK: RECORD SHEET 13A: |