tailieunhanh - Water Pollution - Our Destiny or Deed

Water is an invaluable resource for life on earth. Human intervention in nature has affected this resource drastically. Human activities are largely responsible for polluting rivers. Rivers are a very important source of water but they are treated as dumping grounds. This has led to a tremendous decline in the quality of human health and a widespread effect on the environmental conditions. Good maintenance of clean and unpolluted rivers as a source of water is essential for the health and survival of mankind. In this unit, the students role-play as environmentalists and they have been invited to be delegates. | Water Pollution - Our Destiny or Deed Unit Summary Water is an invaluable resource for life on earth. Human intervention in nature has affected this resource drastically. Human activities are largely responsible for polluting rivers. Rivers are a very important source of water but they are treated as dumping grounds. This has led to a tremendous decline in the quality of human health and a widespread effect on the environmental conditions. Good maintenance of clean and unpolluted rivers as a source of water is essential for the health and survival of mankind. In this unit the students role-play as environmentalists and they have been invited to be delegates at the Save our Rivers national conference organized by the Department of Environment DOE Malaysia. The students representing Penang will study the grave problem of the pollution of Pinang river Sungai Juru and other rivers of Penang. They will work in teams and conduct a thorough investigation about the causes and effects of water pollution in the rivers. The young environmentalists will suggest recommendations in the national conference through a multimedia presentation. With an aim to make a change in the community the students will make flyers and organize an awareness campaign. Curriculum-Framing Questions Essential Question How can I make this world a better place Unit Questions How can we preserve our rivers What is our role in preventing water pollution in our community Content Questions What is the level of pollution in our rivers How does water pollution occur What are the effects of water pollution What are some of the ways to overcome water pollution At a Glance Year Form Form 4 to Form 5 Subject s Science Topics Water Pollution Key Learnings Water Pollution Stages of Water Pollution Causes and Effects of Water Pollution Preventive Measures Role of Government and Community in Preventing Water Pollution Time Needed 4 weeks 20 periods of 45 minutes each Things You Need Assessment Curriculum .