Air PollutionIts Effects on Man and the Environment

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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

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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.

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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

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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