Lesson Plan- Edu-507-B.ed-1st-Sec.

“D” Date Month Year

17 10 2021
Institute of Agri. Extension, Education & Rural Development,
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
SUBJECT: General Science SUBMITTED
TOPIC: Air Pollutants Sources,Properties and Effects
PREPARED BY: AIMAN NASIF TO
SR No. # 60
GRADE LEVEL: 8th
SECTION: D Sir Faisal Ihsan
CLASS 25 minutes
DURATION:

Overview & Purpose Education Standards Addressed

Discuss the effects of air pollutants on human life and the All students in the class will be able to understand the concept
environment.Students will aware about environmental pollution and developing the focus specifically the learning outcomes.
and measures to reduce it .

Objective Teaching aids/Materials needed

Students will be able to  White board/black board
 define air pollution  Chalk
 explain the sources of air pollution  Duster
 discuss and describe types of air pollution  Board markers of different colors
 Pointer
 Multimedia (slides presentation)
  Charts
Information
 Air pollution isn't just a threat to o u r health, it also d a m a
g e s ou r environment.
 Toxic air pollutants a n d the chemicals that f o r m acid rain
a n d ground-level o z o n e can d a m a g e trees, crops,
wildlife, lakes a n d other bodies of water.
 T h o s e pollutants can also h a r m fish a n d other aquatic
life.

Verification Other Resources

 Internet www.dockbrown.info/page01/EICpdMix.htms
Few questions should be asked from students to evaluate
 Textbook of General science of grade 6
their understanding of the concept such as:
 Library
 What is air pollution?
 Where does air pollution come from?
 What are some types of air pollution?

Activity

start the lesson video What Is Air Pollution? - Definition,

Sources & Types and pause :

 Record the answer to 'What is air pollution?' on the

board and have students write in notebooks.
 Ask:
 o What are air pollutants?
o What are some examples of air pollutants?
 Restart the video and pause again. Discuss and record
answers to the question 'Where does air pollution come
from?' then ask:

o Can air pollution come from natural sources?

o What are the two ways air pollution can enter the
air?

 Resume the video and pause one last time.

 List the six pollutants along with relevant details (print
the transcript for the lesson if desired) on the board
under the title 'Types of Air Pollutants.'
 Give students a few minutes to look at the information
and come up with a question. Get the 'question ball'
started by choosing a student and asking them to stand
up.
 Toss the ball to the student and ask a question. The
student answers then chooses another student to toss
the ball to and ask a question. Repeat until all students
have asked their question.
 Play the remainder of the lesson and take the quiz as a
whole group to check understanding.

Summary/. conclusion Additional Notes

The environment we live in is not as clean as it should be. Provide instructional support as needed (cues, hints) which can
Various natural and human activities contaminate it with harmful
be removed after clearing the concept.
substances. Burning of fuels in the vehicles and industry and
many other human activities are releasing poisonous pollutants
 These pollutants are not only dangerous to the health and well
being of plants, animals, and people, but they are also a major
contributor to recent climate shifts observed across the globe.

Unit no. 04

Air Pollutants Sources and Effects

The poisonous and harmful substances which contaminate or pollute the air are called air pollutants.

4.1 Air Pollutants and Their Sources

Carbon monoxide (CO), sulphur dioxide (SO ), oxides of nitrogen (NO and NO ), 2 2 chlorofluorocarbons etc., are the main air
pollutants. Poisonous gases produced during the decay of dead organic matter and particulate matter like soot, dust particles,
pollens, metallic compounds (e.g., compounds of lead), etc., also pollute the air. Carbon monoxide is produced by the incomplete
combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (natural gas, petrol, oil, etc.).Smoke release from motor vehicles and industries is the main
main source of carbon monoxide.
Sulphur dioxide is produced by burning of coal or oil in factories. Smoke released from thermal power stations usually contains
sulphur dioxide. Oxides of nitrogen are produced by burning of coal and oil at high temperature in industries and vehicle engines.
Chlorofluorocarbons (cfcs) are the compounds which contain chlorine, fluorine and carbon atoms. CFCs are used in aerosol sprays,
refrigerators and air conditioning system.On leakages from these appliances, CFCs enter the air. Fossil fuels (coal, natural gas )and
aerosols are the main sources of air pollutants. Rotting vegetation and volcanic eruption are natural sources of air pollutants.
4.1.1 Properties of Air Pollutants and Their Effects on Human Organ Systems

Carbon monoxide

Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless and poisonous gas. It affects the human organ systems badly and causes headache,
brain damage and respiratory problems. When carbon monoxide reaches our blood, it binds with haemoglobin and reduces its
oxygen-carrying capacity.

Sulphur dioxide

It is a colourless gas with irritating smell. It dissolves in rain water and causes acid rain. Exposure to sulphur dioxide causes breathing
difficulties, pneumonia, lung cancer etc.

Oxides of Nitrogen

Oxides of nitrogen are all toxic gases. They dissolve in rain water to cause acid rain. They have severe effects on lungs and damage
them .