Pollution SSS Mrdicator ‘+ Reads informational text about pollution, Background information + Air polution can include domestic smoke, smog and industrial pollutants. It can lead to acd rain, an increased greenhouse effect and depletion of the Earth’s ozone layer. It is estimated that over a third of all the smoke in the atmosphere is produced in people's homes from coal fires, + Soll pollution is where waste products are stored and released on land, either quickly or over along time. They mix with the sol, reducing its fertility and creating a build-up of dangerous products. Materials released into the soil can also find their way into underground water supplies and pollute them. Suggested extension activities + Create a board game about pollution; e.g, move ahead 2if rubbish is picked up, back 3if ols tipped down the sink, ** Students write arguments or’ and ‘against’ a debate about the use of fossil fuels in industry. ‘Students read accounts of a major ol spill from a tanker, such as the Exxon Valdez pil, and investigate how this affected the birds, animals and environment. Curviculan bake ENGLSH NSW. Ve. WA SA ab 525,83.5,n526, | EWAEOGO:, | RB,RA.1,RB4, | 23,3.11,43,411 | Refer to curiculum documents 853.6 ENREDBO2, nad on ENREO401, _chttp://www.qsa.qid.edu.au> ENREOAO4 ‘SOSE ENS3.5, ENS3.6, $06S0403, PS3.1, PS4.1, PS4.2, 3.4,3.5,3.6 SAP 3.1, PS 4.1 $883.7 soceo403 888.1 Planet © PLLC Puleaons® wipers amas ISBN 978-1-925926-14.9— Pollution ——_ Our current lifestyle is a major contributor to. environmental problems. Pollution is a serious environmental issue because most living things need water, air and sol to survive, The actions of people are threatening these vital resources. The three main types of pollution are air, water and land pollution. Air pollution Air pollution comes from sources such as factories, power plants, cars, trucks, buses, chemicals, wood heaters, windblown dust and wildfires. it affects the health of human beings, causing breathing dificulties, sore eyes, sore throats and allergies. Air pollution can kil trees and animals and affect lakes and crops, It can cause the ozone layer to thin letting in more damaging ultraviolet rays from the sun, It can also damage buildings and artistic or historical structures. Fortunately, air pollution can be improved, such as by the use of cleaner sources of power (e.0. solar power), choosing to ride bicycles, walk or carpool, reducing the use of certain chemicals for industrial and home use and restricting the use of household wood heaters. Water pollution Water is our most valued resource; without it ll ving things will die, Water pollution is a global problem. Water is polluted by many things, including * industries — industrial wastes and chemicals are dumped into waterways * sewerage systems — harmful wastes and deposits sill pollute waterways, despite some countries using treatment plants + farming — pesticides, fertilisers and animal wastes drain from the land into nearby water supplies * boating — oi spills, dumping wastes and ltering all seriously affect the world's waterways and all things living in them Water pollution can be minimised by treating waste water from homes and factories before its released back into waterways, by reusing water for agriculture and industry, and by humans showing more caution so that oil and other pollutants do not enter our waterways. Land pollution ‘As the world population increases, more and more bottles, cans and packaging are discarded dally. The results of this are mountains of rubbish in landfill areas, Unpleasant smells and breeding grounds for pests such as rats and mice. All of these can lead to health problems, Other causes of land pollution include clearing of land for construction of houses, shops or roads and overuse of the land through intensive farming practices such as large-scale grazing of animals and crop growing. This creates poor soils which are easily eroded by wind and rain By becoming more aware ofthe environmental problem of pollution and by modifying our lifestyles, we can help to reduce the problem, Rarthediaitikts Earth scientists study pollutants to gain a better understanding of how they are damaging the environment and the health of animals and humans, and work to solve this serious environmental problem by finding alternative methods and products. ‘woriepublatons.com au ISBN 978-1-925926-14.9 IC Picton © Planet EarthPollution problems | Mrdicator ‘+ Completes activities to show understanding ofthe different types of pollution Worksheet information ‘Dictionaries are requited for Question 2, ‘+ To assist students having difficulty with Question 3, highlight sections ofthe text which show pollution problems and ask students to locate their solutions. Suggested extension activities '* Students conduct experiments using oil on water in a container and various types of materials for cleaning up ‘polluted wat ‘+ Students research to find out about noise pollution. How are noise levels measured? What objects and activities cause high levels of noise pollution? ‘+ The arpolluton in some large cites in China is so bad that people have to wear masks when they are outside. As a clas, list reasons why this would be inconvenient. Answers 1. Air, water and land 2, (a) Removal of waste materials by a sewer system. (0) Chemicals used to kill pests, especially insects (on a crop). (©) Something that polutes, especially a waste material that contaminates water, the air and/or sol. 3, Teacher check 4, Answers will vary Curricalan bake ENGLISH NSW. Vic. WA SA QLD RS25,8SG5 | evmEoa0i, | RA AAI, ROA, [O,011,49,411| Retort cariclum documents on rszeasse | eNREa302, ned

ENREO401, ENRCO4OH SOSE ENS3.5, ENS3.6, ‘$06S0403, PS3.1,PS4.1 34,35, 3.6 ‘SRP 3.1,PS 4.1 38537 sogeoros | psa2.Nssa.i Prone Earth © RUG Publeaions® ———_www.epubleatons.comau ISBN 978-1-925926-14.9_—— Pollution problems 1. The three main types of pollution are:____, 2. Use a dictionary to define the following words: fa) sewerage: (b) pesticides: (©) pollutants: 3. Choose three pollution problems from the text and complete the table. What is the problem? —_| What causes the problem? ‘What will happen ifit continues? How can the problem be solved? 4, Which area of pollution do you think is causing the most damage? Explain your answer. Gath Gast ‘wept coma TL Paes? @ ISBN ote ansia6 9 Planet Earthpollution gauge | (adicator ‘+ Makes and tests a simple air pollution gauge, recording observations in a table. Worksheet information ‘+ Hang the two gauges in diferent areas such as in the classroom and outside near the car park or street Answers + Teacher check Suggested extension activitice + Wie haku poem a poem about politon. A haku poem follows the format of: Line 1—five syllables Line 2 seven sylales Line 3 —five syllables + Inpairs, presenta report tothe clas explaining the steps taken by the organisers ofthe Bejing 2008 Olympic Games to reduce eves of air pollution inte ct prir tothe commencement af the Games. The official website forthe Being 2008 ‘lympic Games is: + Present a roleplay about two children trying to save wilde rapped in a waterway asa result of pollution. Curvicalun bake ‘SCIENCE, NSW. Vic. WA SA id ESS2.6, ESS3.6 ‘SCESO401 ‘EB 3, EB 4 31,41 EB 3.1, 3.3,03.5 Planet Earth © RUG Publeaions® ———_www.epubleatons.comau ISBN 978-1-925926-14.9ee pollution gauge ——__ Make a pollution gauge to find out how polluted the air is where you live. By You will need: © anold greeting card © aplastic cup —* pencil * sting scissors: + hole punch ‘clear self-adhesive book cover What to do: © Cut the greeting card into two equal pieces. © Punch a hole in the top of each card, Knot the string though it. @ Draw around the cup to make a circle on each piece of card, Cut out the circles. © Hang your two gauges in two different places around the classroom or around the school grounds, © Cut two squares of self-adhesive book cover slightly larger than the holes @ Check your pollution gauges every day fr five days, Record your observations in the table below, @ Stick each square over the hole so one side of the hole is sticky, Gauge 1 - Observations Gauge 2 - Observations Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 The greatest amount of ar polution was found atthe location of pollution gauge 1©O 20 Tk Some possible reasons for this result are: TerinGaat © Its sald that air pollution affects chicren more than adults because they breathe more air for their body size and spend more time playing outside, ‘wept coma TG Puan? © ISBN ote ansia6 9 Planet Earth