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Chapter 12 Air – Chapter 12 Vocabulary
Chapter 12 Concept Map – will not be able to view on iPad
Chapter 12 Note Guide - Nicollela
DAY 1
Section 12.1 What Causes Air Pollution?
Objectives
1. Name five primary air pollutants, and give sources for each.
2. Name the two major sources of air pollution in urban areas.
3. Describe the way in which smog forms.
4. Explain the way in which a thermal inversion traps air pollution.
12.1 Vocabulary
air pollution – the contamination of the atmosphere by wastes from sources such as industrial burning and automobile exhausts
primary pollutant – a pollutant that is put directly into the atmosphere by human or natural activity
secondary pollutant – a pollutant that forms in the atmosphere by chemical reaction with primary air pollutants, natural components in the air, or both
smog – urban air pollution composed of a mixture of smoke and fog produced from industrial pollutants and burning fuels
temperature inversion – the atmospheric condition in which warm air traps cooler air near Earth's surface
12.1 mp3 (10:43)
12.1 PowerPoint Nicolella: ch12_sec1 revised.ppt
YouTube Video: Common Air Pollutants & Their Sources
Self-Check Quiz Section 1: What Causes Air Pollution?
DAY 2
Activity 24 Detecting Air Pollution
DAY 3 & 4
Save Smog City 2 from Ozone Worksheet
Save Smog City 2 from Particle Pollution Worksheet
DAY 5
Section 12.2 Air, Noise, & Light Pollution
Objectives
1. Describe three possible short-term effects and long-term effects of air pollution on human health.
2. Explain what causes indoor air pollution and how it can be prevented.
3. Describe three human health problems caused by noise pollution.
4. Describe solutions to energy waste caused by light pollution.
12.2 Vocabulary
sick-building syndrome – set of symptoms, such as headache, fatigue, eye irritation, and dizziness, that may affect workers in modern, airtight office buildings; believed to be caused by indoor pollutants
asbestos – any of six silicate minerals that form bundles of minute fibers that are heat resistant, flexible, and durable
decibel – the most common unit used to measure loudness (abbreviation, dB)
12.2 mp3 (7:36)
12.2 PowerPoint Nicolella: ch12_sec2 revised.ppt
Self-Check Quiz Section 2: Air, Noise, and Light Pollution
DAY 6
Air Pollution WebQuest – Wikipedia is blocked for kids…
Air Pollution - Bang goes the Theory (29:13)
DAY 7
Section 12.3 Acid Precipitation
Objectives
1. Explain the causes of acid precipitation.
2. Explain how acid precipitation affects plants, soils, and aquatic ecosystems.
3. Describe three ways that acid precipitation affects humans.
4. Describe ways that countries are working together to solve the problem of acid precipitation.
12.3 Vocabulary
acid precipitation – precipitation, such as rain, sleet, or snow, that contains a high concentration of acids, often because of the pollution of the atmosphere
pH – a value that is used to express the acidity or alkalinity (basicity) of a system; each whole number on the scale indicates a tenfold change in acidity; a pH of 7 is neutral, a pH of less than 7 is acidic, and a pH of greater than 7 is basic
acid shock – the sudden runoff of large amounts of highly acidic water into lakes and streams when snow melts in the spring or when heavy rains follow a drought
12.3 mp3 (8:51)
12.3 PowerPoint Nicolella: ch12_sec3 revised.ppt
Self-Check Quiz Section 3: Acid Precipitation
DAY 8
Chapter 12 Vocab Quiz
Virtual Lab: Where in the U.S. is acid rain most severe? – student worksheet for journal questions
or
http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/frogs/acid_rain/
or
Learning About Acid Rain - US Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/acidrain/education/site_students/games.html
DAY 9
Nicolella Chapter 12 Study Guide
DAY 10
Chapter 12 Test
Enrichment and Extension
Activity: Testing the pH of Rainwater
Compare the pH of distilled water with that of rainwater to determine if you have acid rain in your area.
EcoLabs & Field Activities: There's Something in the Air
Measure ground-level ozone, and learn how it contributes to air pollution.
Health Link: Particles in the Air
Are particulates dangerous? Learn about the causes and consequences of particulates.
Integrating Environmental Science: Air Quality Trends
Has your city exceeded federal air-quality standards for any pollutants? Learn about some cities that have.
Research Note: Roadside Pollution Detector
Is your car creating more than its share of pollution? Learn about an invention that identifies pollution-creating vehicles.
Technology Note: A Cure for Air Pollution?
Many people believe that electric cars will help solve our air pollution problem. Learn more about the cars and the positives and negatives associated with them.
Environment Note: Green Buildings
Learn more about designers who use materials such as old tires, packed dirt, and straw bales to construct buildings.
Chapter 12 labs
Field Activities
Analyzing Particulate Pollution
Observation Labs
Consumer Labs
Identifying Sources of Pollution
