Introductory Notes for Teachers
Aim:
To highlight and investigate acid deposition as an international environmental issue.
Objective:
To increase awareness and understanding of the sources and effects of acidifying pollutants and to identify possible responses to improve air quality.
Target Audience:
Teachers of students aged 12-18 years studying geography, science and environmental studies / science in the National Curriculum at GCSE and A level.
Skills Enhancement:
Students will develop an awareness and understanding of the continuing environmental problem of acid deposition. Students will gain an appreciation of the problem through the use of real acid deposition data collected in the UK. Students will also gain an appreciation of the major sources of acidifying pollutants in the UK and through the case studies will be able to identify how different parts of the world are affected. Students will also increase their knowledge and understanding of the responses that can be taken by the major polluting sources, vehicles and industry to reduce emissions and hence improve air quality.
The Use of this Pack:
Teachers are strongly encouraged to read this pack thoroughly before embarking upon its use
Maximum benefit will be gained by students if all of the sections are covered in the order set out in this pack
The optional exercises at the end of each section are designed to aid students in understanding the topic covered in each section. Usually the exercise requires the student to draw on information supplied in each section. These exercises may be most useful for GCSE level students.
It is hoped that you will find this resource pack both useful and informative. If you have any criticisms, comments or ideas on how to improve the pack we would be very interested to hear them. You can contact us at the address below:
Atmosphere, Climate & Environment Information Programme
Atmospheric Research and Information Centre
Manchester Metropolitan University
Chester Street, Manchester, M1 5GD
Tel: 0161 247 1593
Fax: 0161 247 6332
E-mail: aric@mmu.ac.uk
Internet: http://www.ace.mmu.ac.uk/