Pollution Case Study – The Weight of the Sky | KS3 Geography

This engaging reading comprehension resource explores the issue of air pollution through an original short story. Students follow Hamad as he witnesses the effects of worsening air quality on his community and takes action to raise awareness about environmental issues.

The resource includes a 7-page reading passage and a range of comprehension and critical thinking questions designed to develop reading, analysis, inference, and evidence-based writing skills.

Topics covered:
• Air pollution
• Environmental responsibility
• Community action
• Human impacts on the environment
• Environmental awareness campaigns
• Cause and effect

Question types include:
• Main idea and theme
• Character development
• Setting and conflict
• Evidence-based questions
• Inference questions
• Extended written response

This resource is ideal for KS3 Geography, Environmental Studies, Social Studies, ESL learners, and cross-curricular literacy activities.

Suitable for year 7–9 / KS3.