This Topic Mini-Research & Literature Web Page was
developed for Mrs.Harris's third grade class at Clyatteville Elementary School
Designed By Katie Keene, a Valdosta State University Preservice Teacher
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What is
air pollution? Is there a difference between indoor and
outdoor
air pollution? How can
we prevent these damaging pollutants? |
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Air pollution is
one of the causes for thinning the protective ozone layer in earth's
atmosphere. How
does this affect our health? |
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What
is water pollution? What are the
three major sources of water pollution? |
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Recycling is an important piece to preserving earth's resources. How can we get involved in recycling and why is this important? |
| Real World
Activity How Can we Keep our school clean?
The scenario:
"Pretend you are all members of the student council and during our
student council meeteing today we will be addressing a littering issue
at our school. Students and employees have been having a hard
time
remembering to recycle and pick up after themselves around the
campus.
As members of the student council it is our job to make up some "Stop
Littering" signs and "Remember to Recycle" posters to put up around the
school. With a partner you will create a poster that reminds
everyone
to stop littering and shows them a way that they can recyle their
materials instead." You will include steps and an
illustration. We will actually post these signs in the classroom
and around the school to remind our friends and teachers ways that they
can recycle.
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| Steps to complete Real World
Activity 1. Discuss
some of the causes for different types of pollution.
2. Discuss ways that the students can help prevent those different types of pollution. 3. Go to the Kids Recycling page linked in the last question above. 4. Go through the different links for recycling different types of materials. 5. Once you feel that you know about the different types of recycling you are ready to create your reminder posters. |
Topic Literature Activity
"Where Does Pollution Come From?"
Written By: C. Vance Cast
| Topic Literatue Activity |
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| B: Here are 4
questions tocheck
understanding while you are
reading the book to them: 1. What is pollution? 2. What is solid waste pollution? 3. What is noise pollution? 4. What are some ways you can help prevent pollution? |
| C: Here
are two critical
thinking quetions based on the book: 1. How do you think pollution affects the way we live? 2. How can you control pollution? |
 Katie's Home Page |
 kkeene@valdosta.edu |
 VSU Student Topic Page |
 Topic Mini Research Lesson Plan |
Topic Literature Lesson Plan |