Are you looking for a fun to talk about water pollution that is also informative? If you are teaching about environmental issues, there is a lot of facts and topics for students to process. This non-prep lesson focuses on water pollution. Children will be able to learn about what water pollution is and the important role it plays in climate change. The slides are colorful and full of information. It’s a useful addition to any unit of work on climate change or the environment. There are duplicates of some slides depending on whether you prefer to use U.S. English or British English, simply delete the slide that contains the spelling that is not applicable to you. You can pick and chose what to teach without hours of lesson prep! Also included are slides which provide foundational knowledge about types of water bodies. There are opportunities for children to answer questions, both structured and unstructured, to express their views and to do some research (under the supervision of a responsible adult if they are learning from home). This is a useful resource for distance learning, whole class teaching or for instruction in small groups using a device. Worksheets for follow up work are also included. 95 page slide show packed with information and questions - delete or rearrange according to your lesson requirements. Water Pollution - lesson objective Our Earth - water facts Fresh water sources Glaciers Ponds Rivers Ice caps Clouds Underground water - cave water Oceans and Seas Freshwater pollutants Contaminating the water Releasing pollutants into the water sources Effluent and water sources Types of water pollution How can I tell the difference between point source and non-point source pollution? More about point source pollution More about non-point source pollution The importance of water Nonpoint source pollution and the landscape Doing our part to prevent water pollution How do we contribute to non point source pollution? The river Ganga (The river Ganges) The River Thames (London) and the ‘great stink’ Industry and water pollution Water pollution - impact What are the main effects of water pollution? What do you know about water pollution? Water pollution - what it means for us and our environment Micro-plastics The dead zone - fertilizers, algae and the Gulf of Mexico Acid rain Discussion time We can work together How can we reduce water pollution? Categories for research What do you know about…? Final thought Worksheets: The effects of water pollution 2 versions Doing better What do I waste? Design worksheet Point and non-point sources Point and non-point source vocabulary activity Water pollution word search Water pollution foldable - point source and nonpoint source pollution Water pollution foldable - 3 versions True or false water pollution activity

How can we encourage our children to care about the environment around us? This presentation introduces the main environmental issues that children may have heard about in the news or at school. It explores this subject in an engaging way with the help of colorful photos, embedded videos, original artwork, speakers notes and activities. This resource packet helps children to access information about the environment and get them thinking about what impact we have made as humans and what changes they can make as individuals to show that they care about the wellbeing of our planet. ‘Looking after the environment’ is suitable for distance learning, whole class or in a small group working with tablets or computers. The presentation is divided into different sections so that you can chose which part you want to teach at your own pace. Presentation: Taking care of the environment Natural disasters - questions (knowledge harvest) Earthquakes Hurricanes Hurricane Ida Oil spills Overfishing Wild fires Flooding Wetlands Garbage Water pollution The sewer Wastewater and the environment Natural or man-made disasters? Exploring natural or man made and the human impact Ways in which we do not look after our environment discussion Our human impact We can do better - ways we can help Reflection / plenary Worksheets: Pdf Natural or man-made disasters Natural or man-made disasters - consequences How to help the environment Human impact - what do I waste? Matching labels Oil spills Wildfire writing frame

This is a research template activity using PowerPoint ™ or Keynote™ template activity which can be a - A homework project A collaborative project A summer school project A distance learning project A preparation for writing a report / non-chronological writing The slides contain a title and an image which is set as a fixed background. Learners will conduct their own research under the supervision of the leading adult educator. Children have the option to write notes / upload photos or write expository paragraphs. This is perfect for a project about the wolf or as one linked to climate change and the environment. 23 Slides include: Title page Questions The bat - physical attributes What kind of animal is a bat? Behavior Habitat Where are bats found today? Bats under threat. Bats and their young. Bats in the U.S.A. Bats and Australia Bats around the world Legends about bats Teeth Bats and climate change. Adaptations Extra slide with bat pictures. Working as a group children can choose a slide to work on and then put work together collaboratively and present. Independently - Children work through the project or select slides they would like to focus on.

This is a no-prep, minimul instruction research template activity using PowerPoint™ and Keynote™ template activity which can be a - A homework project A collaborative project A summer school project A distance learning project A preparation for writing a report / non-chronological writing The slides contain a title and an image which is set as a fixed background. Learners will conduct their own research under the supervision of the leading adult educator. Children have the option to write notes / upload photos or write expository paragraphs. This is perfect for a project about the wolf or as one linked to climate change and the environment. 23 Slides include: Title page Questions Reindeer physical attributes What kind of animal is a reindeer Behavior Habitat Where are reindeer found today? Reindeer under threat. Reindeer and their young. Reindeer in the North America Antlers Predators Legends about reindeer Reindeer and climate change. Adaptations Working as a group children can choose a slide to work on and then put work together collaboratively and present. Independently - Children work through the project or select slides they would like to focus on.

Volcano non-prep lesson about exciting volcanoes! This resource explains what a volcano is, the parts of the volcano, how volcanoes erupt and the effects of an eruption. You can condense this lesson if you are limited for time or teach at pace and deliver it in a regular lesson slot. Teachers will need to read through the material first to see if this time frame suits your teaching style and pace so that you can prepare not to run over or under. There are over 40 slides in total, however, it is fine to remove or keep what suits your cohort of students for your own personal classroom use. This pack contains: Facts about volcanos and volcanic eruptions A Crisis in the Canary Islands Facts about the La Palma volcanic eruption More about the La Palma eruption Label the volcano Igneous rocks Pompeii Krakatoa Activities - vocabulary work Instructions / directions Embedded videos Writing prompts - link to English literacy. HOW DO I USE THIS RESOURCE? To use as a full lesson - review the activities as above - children will be able to complete a more lengthy activity and take time to include individual research. To use as a shorter lesson - review the activities and select the ones that reflect your student’s ability. This lesson can be used as a regularly time lesson. Children can type directly onto the document.

Did you know that rising temperatures have led to more extreme weather events, or that wildfires are now lasting longer? Milder winters are also allowing mosquitoes to spread, carrying diseases into new areas. Climate change refers to long-term shifts in global temperatures and atmospheric conditions. While climate has always fluctuated, human activities are now causing temperatures to rise faster than ever before in Earth’s history. This no-prep, resource about issues around climate change provides a wealth of information for students to explore. The resource helps children understand what climate change is and its global impact. The slides are vibrant and packed with facts, making them a useful addition to any environmental unit. Students can engage with structured and open-ended questions, express their views, and conduct research (under adult supervision if learning from home). This resource is great for distance learning, whole-class teaching, or small group instruction. Presentation includes: Photographs Illustrations Embedded videos Short activities Key topics: Climate and climate change The consequences of climate change Fossil fuels: gas, coal, and oil Burning fossil fuels and global warming The Industrial Revolution Fracking: costs and benefits The monarch butterfly Sea otters and climate change Photo focus: melting ice, extreme weather, habitat loss Melting glaciers and ice caps The ozone layer Coral bleaching and how it affects algae The impact of climate change on children Food shortages, ticks, and climate change Actions to reduce climate change Climate Change Summit 2024 and COP24 Southern California water restrictions Reducing global warming: what you can do Printable comprehension worksheets (over 70 included): How do we use electricity? Help the planet What do I waste? (doing better) Reading comprehensions This resource is perfect for teaching about climate change, helping children understand the issues while engaging them with colorful slides, research opportunities, and thought-provoking questions.