Task sheet 10B1b-4

Sustainable Development

Whilst completing this homework you will:

1. Discover the common sources of air and water pollution.

Learn how lichens can be used as an indicator for pollution levels.

2. Investigate the pollution levels around your own home.

What to do next:

Select either Task 1 or Task 2

Task 1:

Produce a poster that shows the common sources of air and water pollution in and around your home.

Investigate pollution from cars around your home.

See task sheet for further details.

Task 2:

Investigate the types of lichens around your home as an indicator of pollution levels.

See task sheet for further details.

Assessment details

Presentation, Scientific knowledge and understanding, Organising information and Effort.

See assessment sheet for details.

Handing in details

Hand in during lesson on date requested. Will be peer assessed during lesson.

More helpful references

http://www.earthlife.net/lichens/intro.html