Title: "Understanding Pollution: Numeracy and Literacy Activity"
Objective: To enhance students' understanding of pollution through numeracy and literacy skills
development.
Activity 1: Pollution Word Problem Challenge (Numeracy)
Instructions:
1. Divide the students into small groups of 3-4.
2. Provide each group with a set of pollution-related word problems.
3. Each group will solve the word problems, using appropriate mathematical operations (addition,
subtraction, multiplication, division, etc.).
4. Encourage the groups to discuss and analyze the word problems, apply critical thinking skills, and
arrive at the correct solutions.
5. After solving each problem, the groups must explain their reasoning behind the solution.
6. The group that accurately solves the most word problems within a given time frame wins the
challenge.
Sample Word Problems:
1. A factory produces 5000 liters of wastewater daily. If it takes 250 liters of water to dilute 1 liter of
wastewater, how many liters of water will be needed to dilute the wastewater produced by the
factory in a week?
2. An average person throws away 2 plastic bottles per day. If there are 1000 residents in a city, how
many plastic bottles will be discarded by the residents in a month?
Activity 2: Pollution Awareness Letter Writing (Literacy)
Instructions:
1. Ask students to individually write a letter addressing an environmental organization or their
elected representatives, highlighting concerns related to pollution in their community.
2. Students need to include specific details such as types of pollution, its impact on health and the
environment, and potential solutions to combat pollution.
3. Encourage students to use descriptive language, persuasive techniques, and appropriate grammar
and punctuation.
4. After completing their letters, students can share their ideas in pairs or small groups for feedback
and improvement.
5. Optionally, students can send their letters to the intended recipients or display them in the
classroom to raise awareness about pollution-related issues.
Note: The above activities can be modified based on the grade level, abilities, and interests of the
students.