Air Pollution Its Effects on Man and the Environment Welcome
Jan 09, 2016
Air PollutionIts Effects on Man and the Environment
Welcome
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
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Have you ever wondered how air pollution can affect you and the environment?
Let’s learn more about it as we explorethe internet and look at some regional problems.
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Air Pollution
Sources & Effects
Case Studies
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Let’s learn about Air Pollution
Who are the Culprits ?
Air Pollution around Us
Test Yourself
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Air PollutionAir PollutionAs Man becomes more affluent, he creates more
environmental problems. Many of the effects & consequences of these problems are irreversible.
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One such problem is air pollutionair pollution. If nothing is done to stop the damage to the airaround us, the survival of all living organisms will be threatened.
What are the components of air pollution ?
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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.
Who are the CulpritsCulprits ?
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Pollution is a REAL problem !Pollution is a REAL problem !
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Haze in Singapore
Air Pollution:Case Study in
China
1. Which of the following is not a cause of air pollution?Oil spills Emissions from
chemical factory
Exhaust from motor
vehicles2. 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
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Content a) 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 one of the following for your school’s Earth Earth DayDay Campaign:Campaign: o Design a Web pageo Design a poster and pamphlet
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Theme: Air Pollution & UsAir Pollution & Us
CreditsCreditsA Collaborative Effort byby
Wong Teck Tian & Yeo Wee John
http://www.des.state.nh.us/ard/polut.htm
http://hk.geocities.com/xavier114fch/click to exit
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Websites URL:Websites URL:
Newspaper articles :
Supervisor :Supervisor :Dr Tan Seng Chee
Moving Mountains for a Breath of Fresh AirThe Straits Times, February 16, 2001 Haze in SingaporeThe Straits Times, July 30, 1999