Unit C Section 3: Chemicals in the Environment
Completion requirements
Unit C Section 3: Chemicals in the Environment |
Learning Targets |
Big Question: How are chemicals spread in the environment?
Earth has many systems and processes that move substances from place to place; this is natural, and makes Earth such a perfect place for life. However, pollutants can also move in these systems, and their effects can be felt over large area for very long periods of time.
Earth has many systems and processes that move substances from place to place; this is natural, and makes Earth such a perfect place for life. However, pollutants can also move in these systems, and their effects can be felt over large area for very long periods of time.
Inquiry Questions
3.8: How are materials transported through air, soil and water?3.9: How can harmful chemicals become less dangerous to the environment?
4.0: How can hazardous chemicals affect living organisms?
4.1: How can I ensure that people and animals living in my home are not harmed by household chemicals?
Section 3 Checklist
Read pages 237 to 257 in the textbookSelf-checks at the end of lessons 8 to 11
Try It! Biodegradable Practice Worksheet
Try It! Biomagnification Practice Worksheet
Summative assessment: Section 3 Quiz
Materials
Addison Wesley Science in Action 9
