School Students' Ideas About Air Pollution: Hindrance or Help For Learning?

摘要

School students are thought to have an insecure knowledge about the "science" of the air, yet the popular media often feature issues about air pollution, which may either confuse students further, or offer teaching opportunities. This study used a free-form questionnaire to explore 10-11 year old students' ideas about the nature of air pollution, and its biological and physical effects. Many think that 'gases' pollute the air, using the term in a general, non - scientific sense.