First Grade
Who Polluted the Chesapeake Bay?
(Fall)
Objective:
Students Will Be Able To:
· list the principal pollutants in our bay
· draw connections between individual actions and results at the community level
· identify local services associated with waste management
· develop strategies for minimizing and counteracting environmental problems.
Essential Questions:
Who polluted the Chesapeake Bay and what can we do about it? How does pollution come about? How can it be prevented?
Material:
Leaves, soil, fishing line, baking soda, litter-assorted, water, coffee granules, dishwashing soap, food coloring, vinegar, film canisters, materials chart, story
Subjects Covered/Skills:
Science, Reading/critical thinking, listening, observing, role playing, understanding cause and effect.
Activity:
1. Prepare and label film canisters according to the materials chart.
2. Fill a clear jar with water. Place jar in a location that can be seen by all.
3. Distribute canisters to students. Ask them to keep the canisters closed.
4. Explain that the teacher will tell a story about the bay and each of them will play a part in the story.
5. Read the story as students add “ pollutants” to the jar of clean water.
Assessment/Celebration:
As we read the story, we discuss pollution, the effects of increasing population, and the pollution contained in the canisters. Could something be done to prevent the pollutants from entering the water? How? Students are challenged to think up ways to clean up the water in the jar and to think up ways we clean the Bay. The students enjoy the blend of science and story and participate eagerly in the challenge.
Resources/Partnerships:
Chesapeake Bay Foundation, People and the Planet website
Who Polluted the Chesapeake Bay?
(Fall)
Objective:
Students Will Be Able To:
· list the principal pollutants in our bay
· draw connections between individual actions and results at the community level
· identify local services associated with waste management
· develop strategies for minimizing and counteracting environmental problems.
Essential Questions:
Who polluted the Chesapeake Bay and what can we do about it? How does pollution come about? How can it be prevented?
Material:
Leaves, soil, fishing line, baking soda, litter-assorted, water, coffee granules, dishwashing soap, food coloring, vinegar, film canisters, materials chart, story
Subjects Covered/Skills:
Science, Reading/critical thinking, listening, observing, role playing, understanding cause and effect.
Activity:
1. Prepare and label film canisters according to the materials chart.
2. Fill a clear jar with water. Place jar in a location that can be seen by all.
3. Distribute canisters to students. Ask them to keep the canisters closed.
4. Explain that the teacher will tell a story about the bay and each of them will play a part in the story.
5. Read the story as students add “ pollutants” to the jar of clean water.
Assessment/Celebration:
As we read the story, we discuss pollution, the effects of increasing population, and the pollution contained in the canisters. Could something be done to prevent the pollutants from entering the water? How? Students are challenged to think up ways to clean up the water in the jar and to think up ways we clean the Bay. The students enjoy the blend of science and story and participate eagerly in the challenge.
Resources/Partnerships:
Chesapeake Bay Foundation, People and the Planet website