Causes of Pollution

Ecology candidates culture pond water organisms over a few days time, then they experiment to find out how increasing nutrients affects the population. As part of a unit on water, this exploration gives your class an understanding of how...

Educate scholars on pollution—air, water, and land—with a series of lessons that begin with a thorough explanation of each type. Learners then take part in three activities to reinforce the importance of reducing pollution. They...

Young ecologists investigate some of the many ways that human activities adversely affect the environment. After identifying the main types of pollution (air, water, soil), 3rd graders fill in a Venn Diagram by pasting cut-out pictures...

Use an interesting worksheet to allow your learners to color in things that are considered to be pollution in ocean water. They also write down five things that do not belong in the ocean. This simple, yet effective, resource would go...

A well-done presentation on some of the many facets of water awaits your learners. They review the three forms (states) of water, and where they occur in nature. The presentation includes labeled diagrams of the water cycle, condensation...

Students listen to or read a story that introduces awareness of environmental issues and in particular pollution.

Learners examine pollution and how it affects the environment. They discuss how human activities lead to more pollution. They talk about the importance of recycling. There is a skit, resource links, and activities provided to make this a...

Students recognize the causes of pollution and how they can help prevent them. In this pollution/conservation lesson, students listen to the story of The Lorax and read a booklet on pollution. Students research and create a multimedia...

Explore earth science by completing an environmental math activity. Environmentally aware learners discuss how air pollution begins, whom it affects, and how it can be prevented. They utilize graphic organizers to visualize pollution...

Explore environmental care by conducting a pollution experiment. You'll discuss the causes of pollution in our environment and what the overall impact will be if we can't change our ways. Clear plastic tape, a can, and compass are used...