This unit entitled “Pollution” is designed for 2nd grade. The unit will integrate many academic disciplines while teaching students about pollution with specifics such as land, water, and air pollution.
Students will do a variety of activities to enhance their learning. First the students will explore an introduction to the concept of pollution. Then the students will explore land pollution through the use of children's literature and hands on inquiries. Next the students will investigate and explore water pollution by children's literature and a hands on activity. Next the students will explore air pollution and its impacts on the environment. Finally the students will learn about what they can do to reduce pollution and help the environment.
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards
When the unit is complete, the students will be able to describe different types pollution, how to reduce pollution, and the impact pollution has on the environment. This content is key in a student’s ability to understanding, explore, and explain the natural world around them.
Students will do a variety of activities to enhance their learning. First the students will explore an introduction to the concept of pollution. Then the students will explore land pollution through the use of children's literature and hands on inquiries. Next the students will investigate and explore water pollution by children's literature and a hands on activity. Next the students will explore air pollution and its impacts on the environment. Finally the students will learn about what they can do to reduce pollution and help the environment.
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards
- 4.5.2.C Identify how people can reduce pollution
- 4.5.2.D Describe how people can help the environment by reducing, reusing, recycling, and composting.
When the unit is complete, the students will be able to describe different types pollution, how to reduce pollution, and the impact pollution has on the environment. This content is key in a student’s ability to understanding, explore, and explain the natural world around them.