Lessons In Pollution Prevention

Communities and Design

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

• Differentiate between different type of ecosystems in a community/large area
• Recognize the importance of different services or designated areas in a community
• Learn about various technologies that can reduce the impacts of communities on natural environments
• Use their creative thinking skills to design their own sustainable community

Materials

• Computer with internet access for every 2 - 3 students
• Pens or pencils
• Note paper or newsprint
• Markers or crayons
• Rulers
• Plasticine, cardboard, construction paper (optional)

Key Vocabulary

• community
• ecosystem
• urban area
• insulation
• fossil fuel

Skills Used

• Research
• Classification
• Creative thinking

Duration

• 20 minutes for discussion
• 30 minutes for research, design
• home time as needed
• 15 minutes for presentation

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