The students will list three common pollutants that come from homes. The students will state one to three ways they could change their lifestyle to assist in reducing environmental degradation. The students will observe and document common household pollutants while participating in a fieldtrip walk. The students will participate in small groups to write a list of common household pollutants. Students record and document common household pollutants observed during a fieldtrip.
Students work in small groups to discuss and review literature dealing with pollution sources.
Explain that renewable and nonrenewable resources supply energy and materials 4.3. Describe how human actions affect the health of the environment, e.g., household products 4.5. Understand society's need for integrated pest management Explain various integrated pest management practices used in society 4.6. Ecosystems and their Interactions Explain how ecosystems change over time, e.g., human impact 4.8. Explain how human activities may affect local and regional environments 4.9.