Water Pollution Lesson Plans

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[PDF] Water Pollution Prevention and Conservation

54 Views: 8th - 9th Grade; 5.0/5.

Students examine how to conserve water. They also discover how to prevent water pollution. They examine the Earth's water distribution as well.

[PDF] CSI: Neighborhood Water Pollution

18 Views: 4th - 12th Grade; 4.0/5.

Students investigate possible water pollution sources within their neighborhood. They complete a checklist of possible pollution sources around their home and neighborhood,and design community outreach information about the pollution sources and prevention.

[PDF] Water Pollution

16 Views: 5th Grade; 3.0/5.

Students 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.

Water Pollution - Group Presentation

12 Views: 7th - 9th Grade; 3.0/5.

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

The Water Pollution Problem

1 Views: 11th - 12th Grade; 3.0/5.

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

Understanding the Effects of Water Pollution

14 Views: 3rd Grade; 3.0/5.

Students examine the effects of water pollution by participating in a story. After reading the story, they determine the best way to get rid of the pollution in a river using different objects. In groups, they complete a worksheet outlining their plan and sharing it with the class.

Effects of Water Pollution on Aquatic Organisms

21 Views: 7th - 12th Grade; 5.0/5.

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.

Types of Pollution

6 Views: 6th - 12th Grade; 3.0/5.

Students differentiate between various types of water pollution and complete a Venn diagram with the information. They consider why there are laws regulating the release of pollution in water and discuss solutions to pollution problems.

Types of Pollution

36 Views: 6th - 10th Grade; 4.0/5.

Students differentiate between the four types of water pollution, classify examples using a Venn diagram, graph number of examples of each type, discuss rules and laws regulating the release of pollution into water, and devise alternatives and solutions.

Water Pollution and Human Health

5 Views: 8th - 10th Grade; 3.0/5.

Students brainstorm sources of water pollution, identify effects of water pollution on human health and possible economic costs to society, work in groups to complete Project WET activity, Poison Pumps, and create storyboards on waterborne epidemic.