Air Pollution:
A Global Problem
Unit Overview
Week 1:
Introduction to pollution--What is pollution and how is it caused?
Lessons are student-centered and include hands-on activities, such as labs, exercises, and class discussions. All subjects are taught individually but the content material is cross-discplinary.
Week 2:
The impact of pollution on the community--
What are the effects of pollution on health, the environment, my community, and society?
Lessons continue to be hands-on and student-centered. Some subjects (P.E. & Biology; Social Studies & Spanish) are co-taught for several lessons this week. Students also begin working on their social service learning project: investigating a local problem with pollution using scientific inquiry.
Week 3:
During the final week, students come together for all classes to collaborate in creation of their public-service announcements. They will integrate lessons learned across several disciplines, including:
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- Biology
- History
- Spanish
- P.E.