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Using and Making Models: CAP – Investigation 3

 

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Explain to students that a number of different careers focus on improving and protecting the environment. Forest ranges help protect land and water from pollution. Fisheries biologists track water quality and fish health. These are only a couple of examples, there are many more.

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Slide MODELS 3-1:

 

In this CAP we will take a quick look at how pollution can impact the environment. Students should consider essential things that plants and animals need to survive and how organisms can change their environment. Students will view three major types of pollution; water, land, and air pollution. During this short presentation, students should think of ways to limit pollution and its damage so as to create environments that are conducive to the health of plants and animals.

 

Slide MODELS-3-2:

This slide shows dirty, polluted water on the left and clean water on the right. Ask students, “In which water would you rather swim? Which water do you think is best for animals and plants?” Next, briefly discuss the ways to keep our water clean. (Do not dump chemicals in water, don’t throw garbage in the water, etc.)

 

Slide MODELS-3-3:

This slide shows dirty land on the left and clean land on the right. Ask students, “In which park would you rather play? In which park do you think animals should build their shelters?” Next, briefly discuss the ways to keep our land clean. (put trash in recycling containers, don’t cut down all the trees, etc.)

 

Slide MODELS-3-4:

This slide shows dirty air on the left and clean air on the right. Ask students, “Which air would you rather breathe? Which air do you think is better for other animals to breathe?” Next, briefly discuss the ways to keep our air clean. (don’t burn trash, don’t put chemicals in the air, drive a bicycle instead of a car if possible, etc.)

 

Slide MODELS-3-5:

This final slide shows some of the solutions to water, land, and air pollution. Students may have brought some of these up earlier. Ask students if they can think of other solutions to the problem of pollution.