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A Kids' Guide to Air Pollution - Higher Level

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The air you breathe is not as clean as you may think. Air pollution is a big problem in the world today. Unwanted chemicals, gases, and particles enter the air and atmosphere, causing harm to the planet and all life on it. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), billions of people around the world breathe poor-quality air as a result of pollution. Here's all you need to know about one of the biggest enemies of our planet.
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What Causes Air Pollution?

Air pollution can be caused by natural events, such as volcanic eruptions, forest fires, and dust storms. One of the biggest air pollution disasters in history was the eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815. The eruption was so severe that the ash and smoke blocked out the sun's light for an entire year! This is why the year 1816 following the eruption is known as the "Year Without a Summer."

The biggest contributors to air pollution, however, are human sources. Many different types of gases are released by factories, power plants, cars, and airplanes. That's why large cities, where these sources are concentrated, tend to have higher levels of polluted air. To make matters worse, tall buildings may prevent these air pollutants from spreading out. When too much pollutants build up in the air, the polluted air may appear as smog - a mix of smoke and fog. Cities that are prone to smog include New Delhi in India, Beijing in China, and Karachi in Pakistan.

Why Is Air Pollution Bad?

Air pollution has a range of negative effects on human health. These effects can be minor, such as headaches or eye irritation. However, long-term exposure to air pollutants can cause serious health problems such as heart disease, lung cancer, and respiratory diseases such as emphysema. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that every year, as many as 7 million people die from the effects of air pollution!

Our planet suffers, too. Air pollutants may contaminate our water and soil through direct contact. They may also mix with water and oxygen in the atmosphere to form acid rain, which has significant and far reaching effects on our ecosystems. By changing the composition of our soil and degrading the water quality of our rivers and lakes, acid rain can affect a wide range of wildlife species dependent on these habitats.

Air pollution also contributes to global warming , one of the most pressing problems of our time. Greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane trap heat in our atmosphere, contributing to the rise of air and ocean temperatures around the world.

What Can We Do to Help?

To fight air pollution, many nations around the world have pledged to shift away from fossil fuels and adopted laws to reduce or ban emissions that industries release. In some cities such as Jakarta, cars are banned on Sundays, a strategy to reduce the number of vehicles on the road.

We, too, can do our part to reduce air pollution by making simple changes in our lifestyles. Instead of taking a car, we can take public transport, or ride a bicycle. We can also be mindful of energy use, making sure to turn off the lights when they are not needed. It is also helpful to recycle and reuse as recycling materials requires less energy than making new ones.
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A Kids' Guide to Air Pollution - Earth.Org Kids

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Air pollution is a big problem in the world today. As chemicals, gases, and particles enter the atmosphere, they harm the planet and all life on it.

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The Importance of Saving Electricity | A Lesson for Kids

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Water Conservation: Why We Need to Conserve Water 

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Water Saving Tips and Tricks - Let's Save the Planet - The Environment for Kids

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Children will discover ways to keep plastic bags out of the ocean.

Social Studies Focus:

Earth Day, recycling

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RI.2.7 read a chart

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landfill, decompose, factory

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Where Does It Go?: Where Does Recycling Go?

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Follow that Bottle!: A Plastic Recycling Journey

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Children will describe the recycling process of a plastic water bottle.

Social Studies Focus:

Earth Day/recycling

key details, vocabulary, sequencing

Page 4 Skill:

read a chart

Vocabulary:

recyclables, sorted, magnet, factories

RI.2.1 key details; RI.2.2 identify the main topic; RI.2.4 determine meanings of words; RI.2.5 use text features; RI.2.10 read informational texts; W.2.3 sequencing; SL.2.1 collaborative conversations; SL.2.3 ask and answer questions

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L

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Children will identify the problems manatees have faced and the steps people have taken to help them.

Science Focus:

animal rescue

key details, vocabulary, text evidence, problem/solution

Page 4 Skill:

read a diagram

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endangered, legal, illegal, polluting, seagrass

RI.2.1 key details; RI.2.2 identify the main topic; RI.2.4 determine meanings of words; RI.2.5 use text features; RI.2.10 read informational texts; W.2. write informative texts; W.2.8 recall information; SL.2.1 collaborative conversations; SL.2.3 ask and answer questions

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L

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How to Care for the Ocean | National Geographic

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Importance of Oceans for Kids | Learn why Earth's oceans are so significant

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What Causes Air Pollution? | The Dr Binocs Show

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Air Pollution | What Causes Air Pollution? | The Dr Binocs Show | Kids Learning Videos|Peekaboo Kidz

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Learn about how we use and waste energy in our daily lives and the impact this has on the environment. Find out how to save energy and live more sustainably. BBC Bitesize Scotland Learning for Sustainability article for Second Level CfE.

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Children will explore solar power and the things it can do.

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solar power

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RI.2.7 read a diagram

Vocabulary:

solar, solar panels, natural resource, renewable

SL.2.3, RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RI.2.2, RI.2.8, L.2.1

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L

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500L

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Children will explore solar power and the things it can do. solar power key details, vocabulary, main idea and details, text evidence, writing RI.2.7 read a diagram solar, solar panels, natural resource, renewable SL.2.3, RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RI.2.2, RI.2.8, L.2.1 L 500L

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What Is PLASTIC POLLUTION? | What Causes Plastic Pollution? | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz

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What If All Trees Were Cut Down? | Earth Without Trees | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz

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What is Air Pollution | Science for Kids

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What happens to our 2.2 billion tons of trash?

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Children will meet a man who recycles trash to make new surfboards.

Social Studies Focus:

Earth Day, conservation

ELA Skills:

key details, vocabulary, opinion writing

Page 4 Skill:

read a chart

Vocabulary:

disposable, recycle, resin, fins

SL.2.3, RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RI.2.10, L.2.1

Guided Reading Level:

L

Lexile Level:

500L

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