1. 7 TH Grade Health Lesson Community Health SOL 7.4 a-b Monday April 29 th 2013

2. Community Health Agenda – Natural Resources: Renewable and Non-Renewable – Pollution: 3 types (Air, Water, Soil) – How long does it take? – What can we do?

3. Bell Ringer Journal Entry: – In paragraph form (5-7 sentences) discuss the things that people use everyday that harm our community. Name 3 ways in which everyone can do a better job keeping our community clean and safe.

4. Break (5 minutes) Bathroom Sharpen Pencils Collect Worksheets and Study Guide Put away Gym Clothes and get Notebook

5. Natural Resources Used for Energy – Materials that occur in nature and can be used to produce energy. Renewable Resources: Resources that can be used over and over or that have unlimited supplies. Non-renewable Resources: Resources that cannot be reused. RenewableNon-Renewable Solar Energy (Sun), Wind, WaterOil, natural gas, coal Can be used over and overCan only be used once Much cleaner and saferCreates air pollution and smog Not very efficientGenerates much more energy

6. Pollution Air Pollution: – Vehicle or manufacturing exhaust – Smog: yellowish brown haze that forms when sunlight reacts with air pollution. – Building construction or demolition Water Pollution – Improper waste disposal and littering – Leaching of soil pollution into water supplies – Organic material decay in water supplies Land Pollution: – Hazardous waste and sewage spills – Non-sustainable farming practices, such as the heavy use of inorganic pesticides – Household dumping and littering

7. How Long Does it Take? Once you throw your trash away, it does not disappear over night. Here is a look at how long it takes certain items to break down in a landfill: ItemTime Paper Towels2-4 Weeks Cardboard Box2 months Waxed Milk Carton3 months Aluminum Cans200 years Plastic bottles450 years Glass BottlesNEVER Styrofoam cupNEVER

8. Reducing Air Pollution Conserve or reduce the amount of gas, oil, coal and natural gas we use on a daily basis. – Fuel efficient cars – Turn off lights, TVs and other electronics when not in use. Increase the amount of renewable energy resources. – Solar or wind powered devices

9. 5 Steps for Reducing Water Pollution 1. Use less water – taking a shower instead of a bath – turning the water off while you’re brushing your teeth – using natural landscaping so you don’t have to water your lawn. 2. Use environmentally-friendly household products – Don’t use household products that contain chemicals. – use green products, like biodegradable soap and all-natural toiletries. – To clean your house, stop using bleach and chemical cleaners and use vinegar instead. 3. Apply natural pesticides and fertilizers The use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers leads to water pollution because contaminated water seeps into ground water and runs off into nearby water sources. Natural pesticides that you can use include insecticidal soap and pyrethrum. Natural fertilizers include wood ash, grass clippings, and animal manure. 4. Don’t litter Avoid littering in rivers, lakes, and oceans. 5. Dispose of toxic products with care Make sure to dispose of toxic products, such as paints, solvents, and polishes, in the proper area. Don’t pour them down your drain.

10. Reducing Land Pollution Reduce: Cut down on the amount of trash you throw away. – Buy products in bulk. – Avoid using plastic cups, knives, forks or spoons. Reuse items that you would normally throw away. Use plastic grocery bags as trash bags or to clean up after pets. Donate unwanted clothes instead of throwing them out. Recycle: Plastic, glass, paper, card board.

11. Independent Activity Design a comic strip demonstrating how you can do a better job taking care of the environment.

12. Bill Nye Video Pollution Solution

13. Table of Contents 1.Community Health Journal 2. Community Health Study Guide 3. Community Health Comic Strip 4. Community Health Word Search