3.34 Hazards to Our Health
“Hazards to Our Health” (Lesson 3.34) is a small-group lesson from the National FFA Grow Your PALS Program Guide that teaches students how aquifers can become polluted, alternatives to using pesticides, and how to stay safe around chemicals. It uses hands-on demonstrations—an “Aquifer in a Cup” activity and a powder-and-fan demonstration—along with an activity sheet and a true/false evaluation.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Cite examples of how aquifers can become polluted.
- List alternatives to pesticides.
- Describe the importance of properly storing chemicals.
- Time required
- 25-30 minutes
- Materials
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- One clear plastic cup
- Modeling clay or play-dough
- White play sand
- Aquarium gravel
- Red food coloring – one small bottle
- Bucket of clean water
- PALS3.34.SG.AS.A – one per student
- One tube of body powder
- Oscillating fan
- PALS3.34.SG.ASSESS.A – one per student
- Unit
- Miscellaneous
- Lesson Type
- Small Group
- Precepts
- E. Awareness; E1. Address issues important to the community
- Key Terms
- Aquifer, Pesticide
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Aligned Standards
National Standards
- CS.07.04.02.aHandle chemicals and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
- ESS.04.05.01.cDescribe the procedures for the treatment and disposal of hazardous materials and hazardous waste.
- NL-ENG.K-12.12Applying Language Skills