Zilla Parishad High School, Lakshumpalli,

Peddavaduguru Mandal, Ananthapuramu District

LESSON PLAN - 7

Class : 8th E.M. Subject : Biological Science Name of the Teacher : K. Chandra Mouli
Name of Topic No. of Time line for Teaching Any Specific Information
the Periods
Lesson/ Required From To
Unit
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Introduction and importance 1 Concept of pollution and need for pollution-

of Pollution-free free environment for a healthy lifestyle.
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atmosphere.
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Types of Pollution : Soil 2 Identification of different factors contributing
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Pollution, Water Pollution and to pollution of various kinds.

Air Pollution
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Air Pollution 1 Logical thinking capability to be fostered in the

children with regards to Air pollution, its causal
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factors, effects of air pollution and Remedies.
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Several case studies of Air 1 Understanding the concept and threat caused
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l Pollution including Taj Mahal, to mankind from Air pollution.

Delhi City atmosphere, etc..,
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Green House Effect, Global Warming 2 Acquisition of thinking skills (logical) by watching
the videos in the Audio-visual laboratory relating to
Green House Effect, Global Warming and Depletion
of ice bergs in the polar regions.

Water Pollution – Dangerous 2 Ganga Action Plan Project, Case studies on water
effects on health, several water polluted areas, Potable water, Water Purification in
 borne diseases, Water Treatment industries, Recycling of water for reuse, Reduce-
Plants Reuse and Recycle (RRR) Principle.

Notes and Worksheet 2 Assessment of what has been learnt.

Revision and Key words Practice 2 Practice of new terminology

Total Periods 13

Prior Concept/Skills: (Essential Concepts and skills to be checked/bridged before teaching the current concept)

❖ To check whether the child is able to express his feelings on clear and neat surroundings, pollution-free atmosphere, etc., ❖
To ascertain the logical thinking skills in the child while he/she explains the subtle relation between Nature and human beings.
❖ To know about the concern of the child over cleanliness and pollution causing factors study undertaken by him/her.

❖ To check whether the child is aware of the factors causing air pollution and water pollution in our daily life.

❖ To ascertain the understanding capacity of the child with regard to remedial measures to be taken up for controlling pollution in the habitat.

Learning Outcomes: (Selected from SCERT Calendar and Text Book)

1. Conceptual Understanding :- The pupil will be able to
➢ Explain the importance of pollution controlling measures that we can use in our daily life to protect the

environment. ➢ Reason out the need for protecting our environment in daily life.

➢ Explain the causes and effects of air pollution and water pollution in his/her vicinity.

➢ Explain the differences between healthy and unhealthy environmental conditions.

➢ Explain with examples the procedures to be followed in employing the various measures to check pollution.
2. Questioning & Making Hypothesis: The child will be able to
➢ Question the need for a healthy atmosphere and purity of water in our daily life.

➢ Question the process of measuring the levels of pollution with regard to Air pollution and water pollution.

➢ Hypothesize the consequences of lack of proper management methods to check various types of pollution.

➢ Question the reasons for flaws in implementation of laws relating to checking pollution.

➢ Arrive at an idea with regard to importance of creating a pollution-free environment in his/her vicinity.
3. Experiments – Field observations: The child will be able to
➢ Observe the various methods employed to check the air pollution and water pollution and comment on them.

➢ Observe the methods of recycling and reusing water for industrial purposes.
4. Informational Skills and Projects: The child will be able to
➢ Obtain information relating to pollution causing elements in our daily life.

➢ Visit the nearby city to observe air pollution and water pollution.

➢ Obtain the information related to several practices of managements of industries in his/her vicinity by discussing with people in the
locality. 5. Drawing and Model making : The child will be able to
➢ Draw the diagrams of water treatment plants recorded by him/her.
 ➢ Makes the models of several types of water treatment plants with card-board, clay and paper.

➢ Prepares and maintains a list of pollutants that cause air pollution and water pollution with relevant data under the supervision of the
teacher. 6. Appreciation and aesthetic sense/values : The student will be able to
➢ Appreciate the methods of controlling air pollution and water pollution in his/her vicinity.

➢ Appreciate the research work conducted by several observers and social workers/activists or prganizations in this
regard. 7. Application in real life / Concern towards Biodiversity: The child will be able to
➢ Propagate the awareness on the concept of pollution among his fellow citizens.

➢ Adopts accuracy in measuring things in his domestic life with ease and confidence.

➢ Adopt proper and perfect means of pollution prevention mechanisms in his arena of activities in daily life.

Teaching Learning Process

Induction/Introduction (Generating interest, informing students about the outcomes and expectations for the lesson) STEP method is
to be followed although the classroom transaction. (Start Transact Evaluate Progress) ✓ Welcoming the students with a warm smile on face
and cheerful note.
✓ Asking some simple questions to comfort them and bring into the teacher’s stride.

✓ Focusing attention on reasons for maintaining a pollution-free attitude for a healthy life.
 ✓ Moving from previous knowledge of the student to advanced factual information.

✓ Making the children enjoy and remind themselves of the beautiful moments they have spent in the lap of Nature by way of recapitulating their
past experiences.
✓ Giving clear instructions regarding proper methods of preventing air and water pollution.

✓ Assessing the gap between their expectations and current reality with regard to checking pollution in their vicinity.

✓ Progressing to the main concepts in the present lesson once the children are ready to participate in the learning process actively.

Experience and Reflection (Task/Question that helps students explore the concept and connect with their life)

▪ Assigning simple tasks to pupils relating to finding out the gravity of pollution in their vicinity.

▪ Children are asked to make use of proper data for analyzing the delicate situation to control the increasing pollution.

▪ Tasks may be assigned to be executed either in groups or individuals.

▪ Children will develop a clear understanding over the concepts taught in the classroom.

▪ Making the children observe the process and procedures of using materials that prevent pollution at home for their daily usage under the
guidance and supervision of the parents.
▪ Assigning project works to children regarding collection of data relating to air and water pollution at home and present the mode of
preparation verbally in the classroom on the succeeding day.

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Explicit Teaching/Teacher Group Work (We Do) Independent Work (You Do) Notes
Modelling (I Do)
 ➢ Concept of pollution and need
for pollution-free
environment
for a healthy lifestyle in our
daily life is explained.
➢ Identification of different
factors contributing to
pollution of various kinds is
done by
displaying a video.
➢ Drawings of various procedures
of measurement are depicted.
➢ Green House Effect, Global
Warming and Depletion of ice
bergs in the polar regions is
explained utilizing the videos
online on YouTube.
➢ Ganga Action Plan Project, Case
studies on water polluted
areas, Potable water, Water
Purification in industries,
Recycling of water for reuse,
Reduce-Reuse and Recycle
(RRR) Principle are explained by
screening of videos.
Check For Understanding Questions
✓ Children discuss the Concept of
pollution and need for
pollution-free environment for
a healthy lifestyle in our daily
life and arrive at a meaningful
conclusion in groups.
✓ Participate in groups actively in
Identification of different
factors contributing to
pollution of various kinds.
✓ Express their concern over
Water Purification in industries,
Recycling of water for reuse,
Reduce-Reuse and Recycle
(RRR) Principle.
✓ Children undertake simple
project works relating to
preparation of list of several
things for which the
measurements have been
taken and present a paper later
in the classroom.
✓ Children engage themselves in
groups for field visits.
❖ Children watch the educational
video on YouTube presented
by
the teacher.
❖ Children actively participate in
the process of discussing with
their friends at home about
identification of different
factors contributing to
pollution of various kinds.
❖ Children learn how to use
measuring devices in various
situations.
❖ Children note down the points
relating to Green House
Effect,
Global Warming and Depletion
of ice bergs in the polar regions
with the values of appreciation
while the teacher transacts the
lesson in the classroom.
TLMs (Digital + Print)
➢ Open-ended questions are
put to the children to
derive new dimensional
thoughts.
➢ Eliciting spontaneous
answers by conducting quiz
programs frequently during
the transaction of lesson in
the classroom.
➢ Allotting group tasks
relating to Project Works
based on inquisitiveness to
enrich the knowledge
acquiring skills among the
pupils and build confidence
of learning new concepts
outside the classroom as
well.
1. Factual : ➢ Digital content on Diksha
A. Which of the following is not a Green House Gas :
a. Carbondioxide b. Sulphurdioxide c. Methane d. Nitrogen B. List out the different ways in platform and APEKX
which water gets contaminated in your village. presented by the teacher.
C. Explain the bad effects of inhaling polluted air regularly? ➢ Youtube videos prepared
D. Explain the circumstances leading to acid rain? How does acid rain affect our life? and presented by the teacher
E. Describe the Green House Effects in your own words? keeping in view the contents
F. What are the precautions that you need to take while establishing a factory or an industry? and limitations of the

2. Open Ended / Critical Thinking : prescribed lesson/topic to be

1. You are a member of the municipal body of your town. Make a list of measures that would help your rendered.
town to ensure the supply of clean water to all its residents?
➢ Library books and
2. Prepare a brief speech on Global warming and deliver the same in your classroom.
3. Describe the threat to the beauty of the Taj Mahal. reference books suggested
4. What questions would you ask an environmentalist or a doctor on protecting your town from the by SCERT
occurrence of various diseases and ailments caused due to establishing industries and factories and NCERT.
in residential areas? ➢ Worksheets prepared by
3. Student Practice Questions and Activities : the teacher strictly adhering
a. Answer the Worksheet provided as the annexure-1. to
b. Find out with the help of your teachers and the internet whether there are any international the principles of learning at
agreements in controlling global warming. Which are the gases covered under these agreements? Secondary level in the
individualized mode for easy
understanding and
comprehension.
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Assessment : ( Think of what children SAY, DO and MAKE while learning that can form the evidence of learning to be used for
assessment)

Mode of Assessment Skills Assessed Assessment Tools CONVERSATIONS between

- Thinking Skills
Teachers Notes
- Spoken skills
a. Teacher and Learners (Students)
- Understanding
b. Students with their peers
- Self-assessment
- Peer assessment
OBSERVATIONS - Planning & Drafting
- Checklists
- Hands-on tasks
- Anecdotal Records
- Critical thinking
- Collaboration Skills
- Participation Skills
PRODUCTS OF LEARNING - Written Works
- Assessment Rubrics
- Projects
- Rating Scales
- Performance Tasks
- Quizzes, MCQs
- Use of Technology
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