Lessons In Pollution Prevention

Alternatives and Science Labs

Curriculum Links

Grade/Subject Areas

Grade 7 (ages 11 - 13)
Science and Technology, Social Studies

Objectives

After completing the exercises in this lesson, student will

• Know the meaning of toxic, and understand how toxic products can have a negative effect on natural life
• Be familiar with cleaning properties of natural, non-toxic products found in the home
• Use investigative techniques to find results and draw conclusions based on a comparison experiment

Materials

• Water, vinegar, baking soda, essential oil (optional) for every lab group
• Plastic containers that will pour well
• Access to a lab or classroom with many surfaces
• Soiling materials (mud, juice, etc,)
• Cotton cleaning rag or cloth
• Tape
• Student notebooks
• Pencils or pens

Key Vocabulary

• toxic
• alternative
• acid
• commercial

Skills Used

• Observation
• Communication
• Teamwork

Duration

• 20 minutes for discussion
• 30 minutes for lab activity

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