Lessons In Pollution Prevention

Funding and Writing

Curriculum Links

Grade/Subject Areas

Grades 6-8 (ages 10 - 14)
Language Arts, Social Studies

Objectives

After completing the exercises in this lesson, student will

• Be aware of community projects that strive to improve natural environments across Canada
• Develop an idea for an environmental improvement project in their own neighbourhood
• Learn how to write a proposal or request for sponsorship for a particular project
• Communicate effectively with classmates through peer-evaluation

Materials

• Computer with internet access for every 2 - 3 students
• Pens or pencils

Key Vocabulary

• community
• conservation
• ecosystem
• natural environment
• funding

Skills Used

• Creative thinking
• Communication
• Research
• Writing

Duration

• 20 minutes for discussion and project review
• 30 minutes for activity
• home time (as needed)
• 20 minutes for student evaluation

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