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The Path of Pollution
http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/assets/public/assistance/education/air/path_pollutio ...
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This lesson plan has students follow the path of pollution from the Chernobyl nuclear accident. They will name and locate countries to which radiation traveled and describe how air pollution moves from one area to another. In addition they will compare the chronological sequence of radiation travel with geographic distribution. Provided are: essential elements, objective, focus, a list of materials, background information, procedure, and ideas for extension and evaluation. Links provide the history of the accident and the data required to complete the investigation.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Lesson plan
Subject:
  • Atmospheric science
  • Environmental science
  • Policy issues
Technical requirements:
Adobe Acrobat reader
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
copyright 2002-2003 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-005-272
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 5-8:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Change, constancy, and measurement
      • A - Science as inquiry:
        • Understanding about scientific inquiry
      • B - Physical science:
        • Properties and changes of properties in matter
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Populations, resources, environments
        • Risks and benefits
        • Sci. / tech. in society
      • G - History and nature of science:
        • Science as a human endeavor
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/