1. Pollution
By: Alison Gonzalez

2. Definition of Pollution
Pollution - the introduction of waste into an environment that causes disorder, harm or discomfort to the ecosystem.

3. Air Pollution:
Air Pollution - the release of chemicals and particulates into the atmosphere
Tobacco Smoke
Exhaust from Vehicles
Burning Coal
Acid rain

4. Water Pollution
Water pollution - the release of waste products and contaminants into surface runoff into river drainage systems, leaching into groundwater, liquid spills, waste water discharges, and littering.
Thermal Pollution - a temperature change in natural water bodies caused by industrial factories
(This can also leave lead, acids, or other dangerous chemicals in our water)

5. Water Pollution Cont.
Mining and Agricultural Wastes- Gold and coal mines are often responsible for acid water. Pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides wash into rivers and water bodies.
Sewage Disposal and Domestic Wastes-Sewage from cities and farm are often allowed to pollute rivers and dams.

6. Land Pollution
Littering- trash that is thrown on the ground instead of put in a trash can
Soil Contamination-chemicals released by a spill or underground pipes. Also by chemicals in weed killers and poisons which kill insects and other pests.

8. Other Types of Pollution
Light Pollution - light trespass, over-illumination and astronomical interference.
Noise Pollution - roadway noise, aircraft noise, and industrial noise.
Visual Pollution - the presence of overhead power lines, motorway billboards, scarred landforms (as from strip mining), open storage of trash or municipal solid waste.

9. References Information from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pollution
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10. Helpful Web-Sites About Pollution

11. Plan For the Week
Day One-Define Pollution Introduce different types of Pollution, Student Groups will be assigned
Day Two-Air Pollution/Acid Rain- penny activity
Day Three-Water Pollution- oil activity with water
Day Four-Littering/Recycling construct paper, or do activity with lunch milk cartons
Day Five- Presentation of Group projects, review/assessment