To use independent
research and clips
from the media to
understand the
causes of different
types of pollution and
offer possible
solutions to these
problems.
Grade C
All will be able to describe
the main types of pollution
and their causes.
Grade B
Most will be able explain
some possible solutions to
the different types of
pollution.
Grade A/A*
Some will be able to judge
who or what is responsible
for the state the world is
in.
Visit the different
pictures stationed
around the room.
For each picture
explain what is
happening and what
TYPE of pollution
you think this is.
Now complete the
column relating to the
affects of pollution.
How do you think each
of the examples
affect the
environment and its
inhabitants?
Fly Tipping/Litter
LAND POLLUTION
Can lead to poor growth of crops,
loss of wildlife habitats and other
types of pollution such as WATER
POLLUTION
Oil spill
WATER POLLUTION
This includes the contamination of
rivers, lakes and oceans. It affects
the waters quality making harmful to
both humans and animals.
Power stations
AIR POLLUTION
Affects the natural balance in the
air. Can lead to ACID RAIN. Can
cause SMOG. Can lead to breathing
problems in humans and animals.
Scientist believe air pollution causes
GLOBAL WARMING.
Toxic Waste
LAND POLLUTION
Can cause huge health problems for
humans and other wildlife. Lowers
the soils fertility making it hard to
grow food.
Deforestation
LAND POLLUTION
Takes away the earths natural
resources leaving the earth barren.
Electrical waste
WASTE POLLUTION
Waste that cannot be recycled and
is not bio-degradable. It takes up
space, spreads disease and releases
dangerous chemicals.
Congestion
AIR POLLUTION
Upsets natural balance of the air.
Contributes to breathing problems
such as asthma and is believed to
contribute to the problem of
GLOBAL WARMING.
Grade C
All will be able
to describe
the main types
of pollution
and their
causes.
Just like in
the Thames
21 project
many people
and
organisations
can help
clean up
pollution.
However it would be better to PREVENT
pollution in the first place…
Turn your book landscape and split your page into 4 as
seen below…
What can individuals do?
What can the government do?
Think – Pair – Share…
POLLUTION
What can businesses do?
What can scientists do?
Use the coloured card to help you with
ideas for ONE of these sections and
then feed back to the rest of the
group
Use the following clip for ideas...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nvSMoY
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What can individuals do?
What can the government do?
Create less waste (REDUCE)
REUSE items
RECYCLE
Buy products with less packaging
Don’t waste energy (lights, heating
etc..)
Make recycling compulsory
Make recycling easier (more bins etc…)
Make strict anti-pollution laws (the UK
have these)
Severe penalties for people who pollute
Support organisations like WWF
Raise awareness
POLLUTION
What can businesses do?
Create less waste (REDUCE)
Make company and employees energy
efficient
Use renewable energy resources
Use cleaner fuels
RECYCLE
REUSE items
What can scientists do?
Research ways of creating less waste
Create ways of getting rid of waste
more efficiently
Research renewable energy resources.
Grade B
Most will be
able explain
some possible
solutions to
the different
types of
pollution.
Think about
pollution and
its causes…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNqDQcx
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Who/what do
you think is
responsible
for the state
the world is
in?
Is it… Humanity? The Government? Greed? Selfishness? Businesses? Past
generations? Scientists? Young people?
“Do
you think we should do more
to help the environment?”
Give two reasons for your point
of view (b, 4 marks)
How to answer...
I think...
because...
1 mark
For example...
(or explanation)
2 mark
I also think...
because...
3 mark
For example...
(or explanation)
4
marks
Swap with a partner and mark each others
work in GREEN PEN
The type of question is (b) and the marks
for the question are (4).
REMEMBER to mark each P and E in the
margin – there should be two of each.
Please comment – giving a POSITIVE and a
TARGET
Grade A/A*
Some will be
able to judge
who or what is
responsible for
the state the
world is in.
Get into pairs .
One must be the
keeper the other the
penalty taker.
You will be selected to
face each other.
If the keeper saves the
striker answers the
question, if the striker
scores the keeper has
to answer.
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