SVN 3MI

ASSIGNMENT: ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINANTS AND HUMAN HEALTH

Objective

To create a power point presentation on a chosen environmental contaminant that impacts human health. Students may choose a contaminant from the list below or another contaminant not on the list with approval from the teacher.

Sulphur DioxideLeadVolatile Organic CompoundsBromate

Ozone GasMercuryOrganochlorinesPerchlorate

Nitrous OxideDDTBisphenol ADioxins & Furans

Particulate MatterPCBsUV RadiationPBDEs

Noise PollutionMouldAlpha RadiationPFCs

E. coliSalmonellaAsbestosChlorinated Napthalenes

Microwave RadiationVinyl ChlorideChromium

Requirements

Each students must choose a contaminant approved by the teacher and then incorporate the following information into a power point presentation lasting only 5 minutes:

  • Common and chemical name of the contaminant;(1 mark)
  • Why the contaminant is present in the environment (natural, product of combustion, used as a construction material etc.);(1 mark)
  • How humans can come into contact with the contaminant (water, air, food, etc);(1 mark)
  • A summary of specific example of how this contaminant has affected humans (i.e. Walkerton & E. Coli)(2 marks)
  • How the contaminant affects human health (acute or chronically toxic)(1 mark)
  • Which body systems are affected by the contaminant (nervous system, digestive system, cardiovascular system, etc) – be specific about the damages to the body;(3 marks)
  • What has been done to prevent further exposure of humans to the contaminant (i.e. legislation, using a different material, personal protective equipment, etc) (1 mark)
  • References – complete reference list in APA format (5 marks)
  • Handout for class – if you submit an original to the teacher the DAY BEFORE, a class set (___) will be copied for you and be in class on the day of your presentation. If you do not submit it in advance, you are responsible for bringing a class set of copies with you. (5 marks). Handouts need to contain a comprehensive summary of the information in the Presentation.
  • Electronic submission of quiz questions – Submit 5 multiple choice questions AND answers to me at by the end of the school day on the day of your presentation. (5 marks)
  • Powerpoint – submitted day before (5/4 marks),

submitted at lunch before noon day of (3/4 marks),

submitted in class on day of (2/4 marks)

Environmental Contaminants and Human Health

Presentation Schedule

Topic / Student Name / Presentation Date
Alpha Radiation
Asbestos
Bisphenol A
Bromate
Chlorinated Napthalenes
Chromium
DDT
Dioxins & Furans
E. coli
Lead
Mercury
Microwave Radiation
Mould
Nitrous Oxide
Noise Pollution
Organochlorines
Ozone Gas
Particulate Matter
PBDEs
PCBs
Perchlorate
PFCs
Salmonella
Sulphur Dioxide
UV Radiation
Vinyl Chloride
Volatile Organic Compounds

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