Air Pollution
Lesson Plan Title
Atmospheric Air Pollution
General Goal(s)
This lesson will introduce the basics of atmospheric air pollution, its impacts, and how it's studied in Canada.
Specific Objectives
Use a computer presentation to present information on air pollution. Specifically:
- Review of atmosphere
- Examples of air pollution
- Smog
- Transportation of air pollution
- Measuring air pollution
Required Materials
computer and projector
| Air Pollution Lesson Plan Gr. 9-12 |  |
| Air Pollution PowerPoint Gr. 9-12 | |
| Air Pollution PowerPoint Gr. 9-12 (Teacher Notes Included) | |
Step-By-Step Procedures
- Deliver computer presentation (25 min)
- Play powerpoint jeopardy (25 min)
- Divide students into two or more teams
- Assign a score keeper
- Play according to normal jeopardy rules having student raise hands in order to answer question
Plan for Independent Practice
Teacher can assign each student a specific type of air pollution. Students can be asked to write a report including information on sources, prevalence, impacts, and chemistry (lifetime of pollution in atmosphere). A possible extension can be made to a class presentation.
Assessment Based on Objectives
Assessment can be made on overall quality and completion of pollution report.
Useful Links
Ozone Layer Fact Sheet
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Clouds in a Jar
Powerpoint Jeopardy Templates
Build a Spectroscope
Spectroscope Activity Sheet
Keywords
Environmental chemistry, atmosphere, atmospheric pollution, troposphere, stratosphere, emissions, pollution