Plant a Tree – Make Yourself Air

In this chapter you will learn to:

❖ Characterise the air and its composition

❖ Explain the difference between photosynthesis in plants and respiration in animals and humans

❖ Assess the impact of fossil fuel use on air quality

❖ Describe the impact of industry and transport on air pollution and plant and tree growth

❖ Use the information and data obtained

❖ Analyse, compare and extract data from digital maps, graphs, tables and charts

❖ Produce graphs, tables, charts and diagrams using unrelated text to record information

❖ Make sense of and logically justify statements

❖ Evaluate, sort and organise information according to specified criteria

❖ Use the new concepts and terminology on the subject

❖ Work collaboratively (in pairs, in groups, in teams)

❖ Recognise different components of the environment

❖ Understand the causes and consequences of specific environmental problems, compare and analyse their solutions, including their own actions

❖ Perceive the value of nature and a quality environment concerning all life forms on Earth

❖ Be aware of the need to care for the environment

The knowledge you have in Human and Nature, Biology, Chemistry, Information and Communication Technologies will help you to complete the activities.