140 likes | 451 Views
Air Pollution. Its Effects on Man and the Environment. Welcome. Let's learn about Air Pollution. O bjectives:. At the end of lesson, students should be able to - describe air pollution and identify the pollutants and their effects
E N D
Air Pollution Its Effects on Man and the Environment Welcome
Let's learn about Air Pollution Objectives: At the end of lesson, students should be able to - describe air pollution and identify the pollutants and their effects - name some strategies that will help control pollution - evaluate two air pollution problems in the region - design an activity to help increase awareness of air pollution • Target group: Secondary 4 (Express) • Duration / Mode: 70 minutes / Student-centred Next
Instructions for students Have you ever wondered how air pollution can affect you and the environment? Let’s learn more about it as we explore the internet and look at some regional problems. Before you begin, download the activity sheet. Now you can embark on the Click here Mission Next
Main Menu Air Pollution Let’s learn about Air Pollution Sources & Effects Who are the Culprits ? Case Studies Air Pollution around Us Test Yourself Quiz You CAN make a difference! Your Mission
Air Pollution As Man becomes more affluent, he creates more environmental problems. Many of the effects & consequences of these problems are irreversible. One such problem is air pollution. If nothing is done to stop the damage to the air around us, the survival of all living organisms will be threatened. Click here What is air pollution ? Main menu
Who are the Culprits ? What are the components of air pollution ? It is important to recognize that air pollution is created by various materials mixed with air. Consequently, man and the environment will suffer from the combined impact of the whole mixture of pollutants. Click here Mainmenu
Case Studies Pollution is a REAL problem ! Air Pollution: Case Study in China Click Click Haze in Singapore Mainmenu
Quiz Time • Which of the following is not a cause of air pollution? Emissions from chemical factory Exhaust from motor vehicles Oil spills • Which of the following is a major component of photochemical smog? Sulphur dioxide Nitrogen dioxide Carbon monoxide • Which of the following can trigger an asthmatic attack? Ozone Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) Particulate Matter Your Mission Main Menu
Your answer is CORRECT! SUPERB JOB! Click here
Your answer is WRONG! TRY AGAIN! Click here
Your Mission Theme:Air Pollution & Us • Contenta) What is air pollution • Outline: b) Causes & effects of air pollution • c) How individuals can prevent • or minimize air pollution • Based on the above theme & content outline, • complete oneof the following for your school’s Earth DayCampaign: • Design a Web page • Design a poster and pamphlet Main Menu Credits
Credits A Collaborative Effortby Wong Teck Tian & YeoWee John Supervisor : Dr Tan Seng Chee Newspaper articles : Moving Mountains for a Breath of Fresh Air The Straits Times, February 16, 2001 Haze in Singapore The Straits Times, July 30, 1999 Websites URL: • http://www.des.state.nh.us/ard/polut.htm • http://hk.geocities.com/xavier114fch/ click to exit program