The Environment : Global Warming, Ozone, Acid Rain And Pollution (Grades 5-7)

This exciting look at the environment is sure to captivate students. The three-part format builds a base of information, cements it in, and culminates it with exciting, hands-on projects ... sure to draw the best out of students. PART I- ENVIRONMENT: A NEED TO KNOW (25%) This informational section relies on interesting demonstrations, simple assignments and overhead notes to build a base of knowledge. PART II - TEST CONSTRUCTION (25%) Teachers take a break while students, in pairs, make up their own exams. Information in the notes is reviewed and retained as students work through the test making process. PART III - ENVIRONMENT DAY (50%) Students choose from a host of exciting hands-on environmental projects and present them to the class on a day designated as Environment Day. A great way to tie the unit together. Possible Projects Include: Making Paper Environmental Storybook Environment A B C's Environment Boardgame Energy House Hydroelectric Dam Windmill Music Messages Water Purification Friends of the Planet