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Science at key stage 3    (Year 9)

Unit 9G: Environmental chemistry

QCA

Out-of-school learning

Pupils could:

  • read books, newspaper articles and periodicals about the environment, weather and climate changes. Activities relating to geological change will also support this unit
  • watch feature films set in unfamiliar parts of the globe, eg Arizona, deserts, volcanic regions
  • notice where lichens grow or do not grow in the locality
  • look for information about air quality in local and national newspapers

Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. How are soils different from each other?
2. What happens to rocks and building materials over time?
3. What causes acid rain?
4. a. What are the effects of acid rain and how can they be reduced?
5. b. What are the effects of acid rain and how can they be reduced?
6. a. Is pollution worse now?
7. b. Is pollution worse now?
8. Is global warming happening?
9. Reviewing work