Lesson Plan

• Describe the main types of pollution and differentiate point, diffuse, and natural sources.
• Explain the environmental, health, and socioeconomic impacts of pollution.
• Analyse management strategies, including regulatory, economic, and technological approaches.
• Evaluate the London Ultra Low Emission Zone case study to assess the effectiveness of control measures.
• Apply monitoring indicators to judge the success of pollution mitigation actions.

• Projector and screen
• PowerPoint slides covering types, impacts and management
• Handout worksheet with a pollution source‑impact table
• Case‑study summary sheet (London ULEZ)
• Air‑quality data charts for discussion
• Whiteboard and markers
• Internet access for a short video clip

Begin with a striking image of a smog‑filled city skyline to capture interest. Ask students to recall recent local news about air or water quality issues, linking to prior knowledge of human impacts on the environment. Explain that by the end of the lesson they will be able to identify pollution types, assess their effects, and critique management responses.

1. Do‑now (5'): Students list examples of pollution they encounter daily; share briefly.
2. Mini‑lecture (15'): Overview of the five pollution types, sources and primary impacts using slides and the table from the notes.
3. Interactive activity (10'): In pairs, students match given sources to point, diffuse or natural categories on a worksheet.
4. Case‑study analysis (15'): Examine the London ULEZ data, discuss why economic instruments were used, and evaluate outcomes.
5. Management strategies brainstorm (10'): Groups generate mitigation ideas for one pollution type and present a quick poster.
6. Check for understanding (5'): Quick quiz (Kahoot/hand‑raise) covering key concepts.

Summarise how different pollution types share common pathways but require tailored management approaches. Students complete an exit ticket stating one new thing they learned and one question they still have. For homework, assign a brief research task: find a local pollution issue and propose a realistic management solution using at least two of the strategies discussed.