Reducing air pollution (non-statutory)
I can describe how some harmful gases and small particles get in the air and harm our environment and how this can be reduced.
Reducing air pollution (non-statutory)
I can describe how some harmful gases and small particles get in the air and harm our environment and how this can be reduced.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Burning fossil fuels at home, in our cars, and in industry all cause air pollution.
- Whenever we burn fossil fuels, harmful gases and small solid particles are produced.
- Some substances produced when we burn fossil fuels can harm living things or add to greenhouse gases.
- Scientists and engineers are always investigating ways to use renewable fuel resources and reduce air pollution.
- Air pollution can be reduced by our actions, such as walking or cycling more and using less electricity.
Keywords
Air pollution - Air pollution is when harmful substances are put into the air.
Burn - When something burns, it is on fire.
Fossil fuels - A fossil fuel is a natural fuel formed from the remains of living things over millions of years, such as coal, crude oil or natural gas.
Particles - Particles are very tiny pieces of matter.
Greenhouse gas - A greenhouse gas is a gas that traps heat in the atmosphere.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that air pollution can be seen, and that there are no pollutants in the air if it looks ‘clean’.
Explain that many things that can pollute the air cannot be seen by the naked eye and air pollution can exist even when we can’t see it around us.
Equipment
None required.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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