Secondary 1 – LeaPro Understand the Problem: Investigating Our School Environment Understand the Problem: Investigating Our School Environment
Secondary 1 students conducted an observation as part of learning project focused on assessing the school environment through four key variables: water pH, air pollution level, biodiversity of plants and population density.
Students began by measuring the water pH using universal indicator in nearby water sources around the school to determine acidity or alkalinity, which affects aquatic life and plant health. They also recorded basic data on the types of plants present to identify biodiversity in the school environment.
Next, students assessed air pollution levels using their senses, understanding that poor air quality can impact health. They also gathered data on population density in the school area, noting how crowding can influence environmental quality and resource use. Students analysed the collected data to identify patterns or concerns for the next activity. They considered how plant biodiversity might mitigate some environmental stresses by improving air quality and providing habitat diversity.
Finally, students will continue to proposed actionable recommendations to understand the problem of ideal ecosystem. They should consider some important factors like: increasing green spaces to enhance biodiversity, monitoring and reducing air pollution sources near the environment and promoting awareness about maintaining water quality and managing population density for sustainability.
By observing and analyzing real data from their daily environment, students move beyond memorizing facts—they develop a deeper understanding of the problems we face and empowered them to become part of the solution, demonstrating how hands-on learning and critical thinking can make a real difference in their community.
