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Cause and Effect of Water Pollution Lesson PlanCause and Effect of Water Pollution Lesson Plan
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Safe Drinking Water Foundation
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5th - 10th
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Science
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Cause and Effect of Water Pollution

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This Cause and Effect of Water Pollution lesson plan also includes:
  • Wastewater Treatment
  • Oil Spills
  • Oil Fields
  • Pesticides as Water Pollutants
  • Acid Rain
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis: Treat the Illness or Treat the Water
  • Emerging Contaminants
  • The Great Lakes
  • Groundwater
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Your students will become aware of and be able to list the major types and sources of water pollution. Being able to recognize that the household, agriculture, and industry sectors of society contribute to water pollution, is the main goal of the lesson. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

water pollution, water, water conservation, water quality, pollutants, pollution

Additional Tags

science

Classroom Considerations

  • Have groups made before class begins
  • Print out handouts prior to teaching

Pros

  • Clearly outlined procedures and objectives
  • Fact sheet handouts are included

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.5.1.a SL.5.4 SL.5.5 SL.6.1.a SL.6.4 SL.7.1.a SL.8.1.a SL.9-10.1.a SL.9-10.4 SL.11-12.1.a SL.11-12.4

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