1. Types of Water Pollution
Modified Jigsaw Activity
What type of pollution is represented by each of the samples at the front of the room??

2. What are the 8 major types of water pollution?
Biodegradable waste
Nutrients
Heat
Sedimentation
Chemicals
Radioactive pollutants
Medical
Microbiological

3. What to do…. Begin by working individually
You will be assigned a type of pollution to VERY QUICKLY research on your own
Use point form to note the following information:
Cause of pollution, symptoms of pollution, effects of pollution, source of pollution
You will be allowed 15 minutes to get your information down

4. Where to get your information:
Use the following websites to complete the initial research:

5. Join up with others with your type:
Once your research is complete, you will join up with the other people who are doing the same type as you are
From your combined research, you will write a short description of your type of pollution using the assigned categories:
Cause of pollution, symptoms of pollution, effects of pollution, source of pollution
Use the chart paper provided to write your final draft

6. What’s next? Post your chart paper on the wall
Complete the rest of your pollution chart by visiting each of the chart papers around the room
Hand in your completed water pollution chart for completion marks.