![Retirees play Taichi during their morning exercise on a hazy day in Fuyang city, in central China's Anhui province, Monday Jan. 14, 2013. Air pollution is a major problem in China due to the country's rapid pace of industrialization, reliance on coal power, explosive growth in car ownership and disregard for environmental laws. (AP Photo) CHINA OUT](https://reflib.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/LB-SB-info-pollution-2-446x500.jpg) |
Source1990 Institute 2015 Lesson Plan Contest
Using Infographics to Understand China’s Pollution Challenges
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Author: |
Sarah Bremer |
Essential Question? |
How can China’s pollution problems be addressed at the local, national, and global level? |
Summary: |
Students will conduct research to learn about the major causes and ramifications of China’s air, soil, and water pollution. They will examine impacted parties and potential solutions by reading a variety of Chinese and international sources. Finally, they will synthesize and share their findings in the form of infographics and a Socratic seminar. |
Grade Level: |
9-10th grades, 11-12th grades |
Duration: |
3-5 class sessions |
Published: |
January 16, 2016 |
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