How to teach Earth’s atmospheric pollution

Sources and effects of air pollution

Source: © Dan Bright

Get to the burning issues of climate change, acid rain and smog with this poster, fact sheet and activity for 11–14 learners

Help your 11–14 learners to understand atmospheric pollution, acid rain, smog and climate change. Display the poster in your classroom and use the fact sheet to remind students what causes this air pollution and what chemical compounds are involved. Download the resource to develop scientific literacy in the context of air pollution while spotting fake news. Suitable for key stage 3, S1–2 and equivalent 11–14 year-old pupils.

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