Air pollution is when harmful substances are put into the air.

A fossil fuel is a natural fuel formed from the remains of living things over millions of years, such as coal, crude oil or natural gas.

Particles are very tiny pieces of matter.

A greenhouse gas is a gas that traps heat in the atmosphere.

Reducing air pollution (non-statutory)

Science

Pupils learn about the properties of the different states of matter (solid, liquid and gas) in terms of the particle model, including gas pressure,. and about changes of state in terms of the particle model

pupils use knowledge of solids, liquids and gases to decide how mixtures might be separated give reasons, based on evidence from comparative and fair tests, demonstrate that changes of state are reversible changes, and explain that some changes result in the formation of new materials, and that this kind of change is not usually reversible, including changes associated with burning 

This unit examines our climate and the factors affecting it. Emphasis is on using data,  taking precise measurements, recording data, and presenting findings.

Climate change and sustainability (non-statutory)

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Fossil fuels contribute to air pollution when they are {{}} in our homes and in industry.

What is produced when fossil fuels are burned?

Some gases produced when we burn fossil fuels are called {{}} gases, which contribute to global warming.

What types of professionals develop new technology that uses renewable fuel resources and will help to reduce air pollution? 

using a bike rather than driving somewhere

leaving a television on standby mode rather than turned off

switching off lights when we leave a room

Which of these actions could help to reduce air pollution?

What does it mean if something is harmful?

something that cannot be replaced once it has been used up

something that is a newer version of something old

Which state of matter has no fixed shape or volume?

fuels formed from the remains of living things over millions of years

fuels formed from rocks over millions of years

fuels formed from burning coal in power stations

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz