Day 8 - Pollution and Conservation
Objective:
Students will name ways we pollute the waters. Students will also name ways to prevent pollution and clean up pollution.
Materials:
"A River Ran Wild" by Lynne Cherry
Bucket of tap water
Small Canisters with labels
Vinegar
Baking soda
Dirt
Sand
Leaves
Food coloring
Fishing line
Coffee
Toilet paper
Soap
"A River Ran Wild" by Lynne Cherry
Lesson Overview:
Ask students what we do in our water (fish, swim, etc) and why these water resources are important to us (and other animals as well). Then read "A River Ran Wild" by Lynne Cherry about a polluted river. Explain to students that pollution is a growing concern and ask what they think are the biggest forms of pollution. Is there anything we can do to prevent and clean up pollution? Complete the activity "Who Polluted the James." After completing the activity, regroup and ask the provided follow up questions. Ask harder/easier questions for differentiation between students.
Activity
Who Polluted the James?
This activity takes a close look at all the different materials that flow into our waterways - the waterways that we use daily for fishing, and whether or not we would use the water after.
Assessment:
Students will be involved in both small and class discussions. The teacher will walk around while in small group discussion and listen to the students. The teacher will call on students in a large class discussion.
Resources:
Who Polluted the James?
"A River Ran Wild" by Lynne Cherry
References:
"Who Polluted the James" is a spin on the activity "Who Polluted the Potomac" by populationeducation.org - found here.
Students will name ways we pollute the waters. Students will also name ways to prevent pollution and clean up pollution.
Materials:
"A River Ran Wild" by Lynne Cherry
Bucket of tap water
Small Canisters with labels
Vinegar
Baking soda
Dirt
Sand
Leaves
Food coloring
Fishing line
Coffee
Toilet paper
Soap
"A River Ran Wild" by Lynne Cherry
Lesson Overview:
Ask students what we do in our water (fish, swim, etc) and why these water resources are important to us (and other animals as well). Then read "A River Ran Wild" by Lynne Cherry about a polluted river. Explain to students that pollution is a growing concern and ask what they think are the biggest forms of pollution. Is there anything we can do to prevent and clean up pollution? Complete the activity "Who Polluted the James." After completing the activity, regroup and ask the provided follow up questions. Ask harder/easier questions for differentiation between students.
Activity
Who Polluted the James?
This activity takes a close look at all the different materials that flow into our waterways - the waterways that we use daily for fishing, and whether or not we would use the water after.
Assessment:
Students will be involved in both small and class discussions. The teacher will walk around while in small group discussion and listen to the students. The teacher will call on students in a large class discussion.
Resources:
Who Polluted the James?
"A River Ran Wild" by Lynne Cherry
References:
"Who Polluted the James" is a spin on the activity "Who Polluted the Potomac" by populationeducation.org - found here.