River Ganga: A Case Study
Chapter Name : Pollution Of Air And Water |
Sub Topic Code : 102_08_18_07_01 |
Topic Name : River Ganga: A Case Study |
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Sub Topic Name : River Ganga: A Case Study |
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Introduction
Discuss “Importance of Ganga in development of India in past.”
Pre-Requisites:
Water pollution
Activity:
how river water becomes “dirty” after we use it for washing clothes, bathing, etc.
Real Life Question:
“How can we make people understand living near the banks of this river to stop polluting it”
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
|---|---|
| Ganga Action Plan | An ambitious plan to save the river, called the Ganga Action Plan was launched in 1985. It aimed to reduce the pollution levels in the river. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
|---|---|
| Sample of water from local river | Observe the impurities present in it |
Real life uses :
We can prevent water pollution by understanding these causes
Places to visit :
Ganga or Rivers or small streams in which local factories let out their chemical waste
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
|---|---|
| Green Ponds | Stagnant polluted water leads to growth algae |
| Chemicals which are disposed in rivers make them smell bad | They are sign of water pollution |
What you learn in Theory:
Case Study of Ganga, Ganga Action Plan, what are the factors why water bodies get polluted and what physical and chemical changes can be observed
What you learn in Practice:
Knowledge of these factors can help you in understanding and prevent water bodies from getting polluted further