Learning Objective

Students will understand the effects of pollution on the environment and be able to create an animated gif using Brush Ninja to demonstrate their knowledge.

Materials

• Computer or tablets with internet access
• Projector or smartboard for whole-class instruction
• Paper and pencils for brainstorming ideas

Procedure

Introduction

• Begin by discussing with students what pollution is and its impact on the environment.
• Show examples of different types of pollution such as air pollution, water pollution, and land pollution using images or videos.
• Engage students in a class discussion about how pollution affects plants, animals, and humans.

Brainstorming

• Provide each student with paper and pencils.
• Ask students to brainstorm ideas about specific examples of pollution they have observed in their own community or around the world.
• Encourage them to think about both visible and invisible forms of pollution.

Animated Gif Creation

• Introduce Brush Ninja to the class, explaining that it is a free online tool that allows users to create simple animated gifs.
• Demonstrate how to navigate Brush Ninja’s interface and use its features, such as drawing tools, frames, stickers, etc.
• Instruct students to create an animated gif using Brush Ninja that depicts one aspect of pollution they identified during the brainstorming session.
• For example, they could create an animation showing smoke coming out of factory chimneys or garbage polluting a river.
• Encourage creativity and remind students to include captions or labels within their animations to explain what is happening.

Presentation

• Give each student an opportunity to present their animated gifs to the class.
• After each presentation, ask other students questions related to the content shown in the animation to encourage active engagement.

Assessment

• Observe students’ participation during the class discussion and brainstorming session.
• Assess the quality of their animated gifs in terms of creativity, relevance to the topic, and clarity of message.

Extension

• Have students research a specific type of pollution (e.g., air pollution caused by vehicles) and create a short report or presentation on its causes, effects, and possible solutions.
• Ask students to design posters or pamphlets using Brush Ninja that raise awareness about the importance of reducing pollution.
• Encourage them to include statistics, facts, and eye-catching visuals in their designs.
• Engage students in a discussion about actions they can take individually or as a class to reduce pollution.
• Have them create an action plan using Brush Ninja that outlines their ideas and strategies for making a positive impact on the environment.

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