Problem solving 5.10.24 day 1

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Do Now

Can individuals contribute to
solving national or global
problems in our community or
beyond?

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Open Ended

Do Now: MRS Digital Response Card

Can individuals contribute to
solving national or global problems in our community or beyond?

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DOL:
Given several prompts, the SW identify and suggest solutions to
global problems 4 out of 5 times to show mastery.

Learning Objective & DOL

Open Ended

MRS quick response

Write the Learning Objective:
The SWBAT identify and suggest solutions to global problems.

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There are many people that are committed

to finding solutions to

address different types of global problems.

Which global issues are important to you?

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Scope of Problems
Review
1Personal

3Local/State

5Global

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Group

4

National

Turn to your partner and give them an example
of a type of problem in one of these areas.

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Since global problems require global solutions, we

will need to collaborate and communicate with

others outside of our local communities

in order to make progress.

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In today’s lesson we will explore topics about

energy and the environment and discuss ways that

global problems are being addressed.

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When identifying solutions to global problems

that involves energy and the environment.

We will write these areas of concern:

Do you know of anything you personally can do to combat these problems?

● Air pollution
● Water pollution
● Energy consumption

Houston Public Media picture of Houston smog

Categorize

Options (3)

Water Pollution

Air Pollution

Energy Consumption

Organize these options into the right categories

Energy

Environmental Pollution

Ocean Pollution

Open Ended

MRS: IPS with KWL

As you watch this video try to think about what causes air pollution and what could help the problem.

K:___________________________________________

W:____________________________________________

L:____________________________________________

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MRS: Digital SRC Card

How can we reduce air pollution?

Example: Air pollution is caused by ____.

One way our community can reduce air pollution is ___.

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MRS: IPS

A. What is the cause of most water pollution?

Example: Water Polution______________________

B.What can we do to reduce it? Ex: It can be reduced by__________________________________.

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MRS: IPS

Write a K-W-L on Air Pollution.

K:________________________________________

W:_________________________________________

L:_________________________________________

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IPS MRS

Question: What is the cause of most water pollution? Example:

Most water pollution is caused by _________.

One way our community can reduce water pollution is ___.

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MRS: IPS Watch the Video and write down

What are some benefits of using renewable energy?

Write down 2 reasons why to use renewables.

Ex: 1. We should use Nuclear_____________________

Ex.2 We should us Solar________________________

Open Ended

Q:What are some problems with Houstons Water?

Clean and safe drinking water helps prevent sickness, birth defects and even death. The Houston area had a total of 1,595 drinking water issues in 2020, from sources like lakes and rivers. When a water source becomes polluted, it is considered to be "impaired." In areas like Houston where there are a lot of people, the most common pollutants of water come from petroleum storage tank facilities.

What does this mean for Houston’s water quality? Overall, 67% of the water streams in the area are currently "impaired" because of bacteria, making their water unsafe. People swimming, fishing or boating in the water can become ill if they ingest the water. Some of the most common reasons bacteria is in the water is wastewater treatment plants that stop working, sewers overflowing, and other failing systems. Severe storms and flooding can also add to making water unsafe. Toxic chemical waste released by industrial facilities also greatly affects Houston’s water quality.

A: Houston has problems with water______________________________________

Open Ended

How is plastic pollution affecting the water.

K__________________________

W__________________________

L__________________________

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Write what causes most air and water pollution in Houston.

Nothing is more important to life than air and water. 

Houston has made an effort to clean its air. However, air pollution levels caused by growing industries, heavy traffic, and a cars remain a problem for Houston. 

Additionally, the Houston area has a lot of water, including a lot of major rivers and streams. However, they take on pollution from industry waste, cars and trucks, wastewater, trash, and polluted stormwater runoff. Contaminated air and water are serious health risks for people who live in Houston. Bad air and water have been found to lead to health conditions like cancer or even death.

Answer: Houston's Water Problem_______________________________________________

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Q:What are some potential solutions to reduce air pollution

caused by motor vehicles and industrial activities?

Read this:

Ozone and particle pollution contribute to poor air quality. Though they are getting better, high ozone levels still harm health in Houston. Ozone can cause breathing problems, including asthma, and even death. Chemicals that cause ozone are made primarily from cars and industry.

Particle pollution refers to small solid and liquid particles found in the air. These particles are released into the air by industry, fires, dust, or formed from car exhaust. While these particles are too tiny to see, even with a microscope, when millions are present, they can cause haze or smog. Does Houston have good air quality? The most recent report by the American Lung Association gave an “F” to the ozone levels in Houston.

Answer: Houston has to many Chemcial__________________________________________

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Given several prompts, the
SW identify and suggest
solutions to global
problems 4 out of 5 times
to show mastery.

Demonstration of Learning

Open Ended

IPS: MRS

Why is it important for individuals, communities, and governments to actively engage in identifying and suggesting solutions to global problems?