Begin the lesson by discussing the importance of Earth's resources and the impact of human activities on the environment. Introduce the concept of emissions and pollutants.
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Environmental Impacts – Emissions
Learning Objectives
- Understand the process of how burning fossil fuels leads to emissions and what constitutes a pollutant.
- Identify the effects of pollutants, including acid rain, on the environment and living organisms.
- Explain the role of carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas and its impact on climate change.
- Recognize the connection between human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, and environmental issues like climate change.
Introduction and Hook
Direct Instruction
Explain how burning fossil fuels leads to emissions and pollutants, using the 'Air, Water and Land Pollution' video to illustrate these concepts.
Discuss the role of carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas and its impact on climate change, supported by the 'Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions – What You Can Do' video.
Guided Exploration
Engage students in a discussion about the effects of pollutants like acid rain on the environment and living organisms.
Use the 'Renewable and Non-renewable Resources' video to explore alternative energy sources and their environmental impacts.
Hands-On Activity
Conduct an experiment to demonstrate the effects of acid rain on different materials, such as limestone or metal.
Independent Practice
Assign students to research and present on a specific pollutant and its impact on the environment.
Check for Understanding
Use the 'What Are Natural Resources?' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of resource types and their environmental impacts.
Review and Reflection
Facilitate a class discussion on the connection between human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, and environmental issues like climate change.
Assessment and Extension
Administer the 'Environmental Impacts' assessment to test comprehension of the lesson's key concepts.
Try the Quiz
Encourage students to explore solutions to environmental impacts by completing the 'Solutions to Environmental Impacts' assessment.
