Water pollution Lesson Plans

Students investigate water pollution. They develop an understanding of the behavior of organisms, of the structure and properties of matter, and of natural and human induced hazards by conducting lab tests. They present their data appropriately in the form of graphs and report their investigation, results and conclusions in the form of a written lab report.

5th graders are actively engaged in study of water pollution by going to a wetland, creek, or lake, collecting trash, and discussing how this trash could affect those animals that depend on the wetland or source of water.

5th graders observe and record what happens when household products are added to a tank of water to depict water pollution. They brainstorm ideas of how to clean the contaminate out of the water before watching demonstrations of screening, sedimentation, filtration, and chemical treatment. Finally, they record what occurs, and discuss facts about the expense and time consumption involved in cleaning contaminated water.

Students investigate water pollution at a web site and apply it toward a group presentation.

Students participate in hands-on activities that require them to consider the implications of water pollution. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students conduct 6 experiments pertaining to water pollution and discuss effective waste management and conservation.

Learners research water pollution and create a class guide to raise the public's awareness about this issue. They write papers analyzing the effectiveness of the guide after it is read by members of the community.

In this lesson students complete internet research in small groups to identify types of water pollution, spotlight water pollution hot-spots, and design a plan for water prevention.

Learners investigate water pollution. In this water pollution lesson, learners watch the film "Poisoned Waters" and discuss the causes and solutions to water pollution. Learners take notes during the film.

In this lesson students explore the causes of water pollution and its effects on the environment through the use of models and scientific investigation. In the accompanying activities, they investigate filtration and aeration processes as they are used for removing pollutants from water. Additionally, students explore the role of engineers in water treatment systems.

In this lesson students explore the causes of water pollution. In this environmental lesson, students conduct experiments with natural filtration systems.