Creating a Safer Environment Students undertake a safety-proofing project, developing problem solving skills and identifying potential hazards in their homes, schools, and communities. Emphasis is on identifying situations in the environment that result in health risks and risk-taking behavior. Sam the TV Camera learns that risks are part of everyday activities, including crossing the street, riding on a bicycle or in a car and swimming. Sam learns to look and think carefully before he acts. Water Pollution Issues Students examine water pollution issues and the steps individuals and groups can take to protect water quality.
Students also learn about the hydrologic cycle and waste water treatment methods.
As Chris begins to pour some furniture polish down the drain, the sink comes alive. The animated sink explains why certain products pollute the water supply. Chris learns what happens to waste water when it leaves her home. Air Pollution Issues Students learn major sources of indoor and outdoor air pollution, the impact pollution has on health and ways of controlling pollution. This unit also introduces the concept of occupational health and safety.