Environmental Chemistry
Cambridge advanced sciences Series
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What’s inside...
A range of textbooks and teacher support materials for AS and A level Pre 2008 specification. See Cambridge OCR Advanced Sciences for the New 2008 OCR Specification.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
18-21
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some ways we can help protect the environment after learning about it in this book?
Why do you think it's important for scientists to study environmental chemistry?
How do the everyday products we use affect the environment, based on what you've learned?
Can you think of an experiment we might try at home to understand environmental chemistry better?
What role do you feel you can play in helping to maintain a healthy environment?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think critically by asking them to relate the book's content to their daily life.
Discuss the significance of environmental preservation and how it impacts future generations.
Support your child to brainstorm simple experiments or projects that allow them to explore concepts from the book.
Guide the conversation to include both scientific aspects and ethical considerations of environmental chemistry.
Ask your child to summarize each chapter to reinforce their understanding and retention of the material.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding the impact of pollution
Explanation: The book uses real-life scenarios and experiments to show how pollutants affect air, water, and soil quality.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the importance of recycling and proper waste management to protect their local environment.
Example Lesson: Appreciating natural resources
Explanation: Alan Winfield explains the critical role natural resources play in our lives and the importance of sustainable usage.
Real-World Application: Kids can be encouraged to conserve water and energy in their homes, fostering responsible behaviors from a young age.
Example Lesson: Importance of individual action
Explanation: Through various examples, the book illustrates how individual actions can lead to significant environmental changes.
Real-World Application: Children are motivated to participate in community clean-up events or to start eco-friendly projects at school.
Example Lesson: Understanding ecological balance
Explanation: The interaction between different species and their environments is clearly explained to show the delicate balance of ecosystems.
Real-World Application: Students can apply this lesson by promoting and maintaining biodiversity in their gardens or local parks.
Example Lesson: Role of science in solving environmental issues
Explanation: The book showcases how scientific methods can help find solutions to environmental problems.
Real-World Application: Encourages young readers to pursue science education and possibly a career in environmental science to make a real-world impact.