Pollution: Types and Prevention – Basic 3 Physical & Health Education Lesson Note (Third Term)

Date: ___________
Class: Primary 3
Duration: 40 minutes

Types of Pollution (Review)

Air Pollution:

• Vehicle smoke from cars and buses

• Factory emissions with harmful chemicals

• Burning waste creating toxic fumes

• Dust from construction sites

Water Pollution:

• Sewage from toilets and drains

• Industrial waste dumped in rivers

• Plastic bottles thrown in water bodies

• Chemical runoff from farms

Land Pollution:

• Litter scattered everywhere
• Non-biodegradable waste like plastic bags

• Food waste rotting in wrong places

• Chemical spills poisoning soil

Noise Pollution:

• Loud music and honking cars
• Construction machinery making noise
• Generator sounds at night
• Shouting and loud conversations

Prevention of Pollution

Preventing Air Pollution:

• Walk or cycle instead of using cars
• Turn off engines when parked
• Plant more trees to clean air
• Use fans instead of air conditioners when possible

Preventing Water Pollution:

• Don’t throw trash in rivers or streams
• Use toilets properly – don’t waste water
• Dispose chemicals in proper containers
• Clean up spills immediately

Preventing Land Pollution:

• Put trash in dustbins always
• Recycle bottles, cans, and paper
• Compost food waste to make fertilizer
• Use cloth bags instead of plastic bags

Preventing Noise Pollution:

• Keep music volume low especially at night
• Don’t shout unnecessarily
• Use vehicles quietly – no loud honking
• Plant trees around houses to absorb sound

Exercise 3:

1. How can we prevent air pollution? _______
2. Where should we put our trash? _______
3. What can we use instead of plastic bags? _______

CLASS ACTIVITIES

Pollution Prevention Plan

Exercise 6: Write one way to prevent each type:

• Air pollution: _______
• Water pollution: _______
• Land pollution: _______
• Noise pollution: _______

HOMEWORK

1. Do one thing this week to prevent pollution and write about it

Remember: We must protect animals and their homes by preventing pollution!

Teacher’s Notes: ___________