Environmental Scientists (Years 3, 4 & 5)

What are they, what do they do?

This is a worksheet-based lesson. exploring what Environmental Scientists do, why we need them, what tools they use and where they work. Some equipment will be demonstrated.

BEFORE THE VISIT:
Revise the word ‘environment’
Revise the concept of “Science’ and ‘A Scientist’


MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THE VISIT:
Please advise accurate student numbers for materials preparation
Access to a chalk or whiteboard to assist students with answers
Small table for display of equipment

AVERAGE DURATION:
Half an hour plus fifteen minutes for questions

SUGGESTED FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITIES:
Scientist Word Find
Get some parents who are scientists to also give a talk
Do some environmental science activities such as settling muddy water, or growing seeds
Do posters of environmental scientists at work.