SECONDARY SCHOOL CALA
LEARNING AREA: CHEMISTRY
LEVEL : A LEVEL
CALA TYPE : PEN AND PAPER ACTIVITIES
DESIGNED POSTER AND ILLUSTRATIONS
TOPIC : ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
SUB-TOPIC : WASTE MANAGEMENT (Syllabus page 40)
CALA TITLE : THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH HEAVY METALS IN
THE ENVIRONMENT
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
Research
Communication
Critical thinking
Problem solving
BACKGROUND
Due to the advancement in technology there is now use of many devices or gadgets that may
contain heavy metals. Many people are not aware of the environmental hazards associated
poor proper disposal of these gadgets. It has been discovered that heavy metal pollution
contributes to decrease in crop yields and may increase diseases in animals and humans.
Heavy metals from illegal dump sites in our local communities have caused to be a health
hazard.
CALA
The CALA has two parts A and B which you are supposed to complete
PART A
Research on problems associated with heavy metals in the environment e.g. copper,
iron, lead, chromium and cobalt
Research on methods of safe waste disposal of heavy metals.
In your report include interviews, record note, use ICT tools, take pictures and make
recordings of your findings on ways of safe waste disposal.
PART B
Using the information in part A
Design a poster or illustration on the methods of waste disposal used in your community.
Write notes or explain your poster or illustrations
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
To assess your presentation the teacher will consider your research materials, explanations
about your illustration or poster that you have designed
An Achievement Standard specific to this CALA will be provided so that you are aware of
the assessment criteria.
CALA TIPS
Write notes
Use ICT tools, take pictures
Make recordings
Use different materials like paints, cloth, brushes, paper, pencils, and manila
LEARNER CALA GUIDE
CALA TITLE: THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH HEAVY METALS IN
THE ENVIRONMENT
SCHOOL: MVURWI HIGH
LEARNER: ……………………………………..
DATE: ……………………………………..
CALA CONTEXT
Due to the advancement in technology there is now use of many devices or gadgets that may
contain heavy metals. Many people are not aware of the environmental hazards associated
poor proper disposal of these gadgets. It has been discovered that heavy metal pollution
contributes to decrease in crop yields and may increase diseases in animals and humans.
Heavy metals from illegal dump sites in our local communities have caused to be a health
hazard.
CALA DESCRIPTION
To make you aware of on problems associated with heavy metals in the environment e.g.
copper, iron, lead, chromium and cobalt. Research on methods of safe waste disposal of
heavy metals
Research on problems associated with heavy metals in the environment e.g. copper,
iron, lead, chromium and cobalt. [10]
Research on methods of safe waste disposal of heavy metals. [5]
Design a poster or illustration on the methods of waste disposal used in your
community. [5]
Write notes or explain your poster [4]
Submit your poster and notes for assessment [1]
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
The CALA has 25 marks
The teacher will assess:
Your questions
Notes from interviews
Poster/illustration
Your write up on poster illustration
CALA TIPS
In your research consider
Notes on types of drugs commonly abused
Use ICT tools, take pictures
Make recordings
Use different materials like paints, cloth, brushes, paper, pencils, manila
TEACHERS CALA GUIDE
LEARNING AREA: CHEMISTRY
LEVEL : A LEVEL
CALA TYPE : PEN AND PAPER ACTIVITIES
DESIGNED POSTER AND ILLUSTRATIONS
TOPIC : ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
SUB-TOPIC : WASTE MANAGEMENT (Syllabus page 40)
CALA TITLE : THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH HEAVY METALS IN
THE ENVIRONMENT
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
Research
Communication
Critical thinking
Problem solving
BACKGROUND
Due to the advancement in technology there is now use of many devices or gadgets that may
contain heavy metals. Many people are not aware of the environmental hazards associated
poor proper disposal of these gadgets. It has been discovered that heavy metal pollution
contributes to decrease in crop yields and may increase diseases in animals and humans.
Heavy metals from illegal dump sites in our local communities have caused to be a health
hazard.
CALA DESRIPTION
The CALA is assessed out of 25
Identified at least 5 problems associated with heavy metals in the environment [10]
4 Clearly stated methods of safe waste disposal of heavy metals [5]
Submitted poster or illustrations on the methods of waste disposal used in your
community and accompanying explanatory notes and submission [6]
Written notes or explanations about the poster/illustration [4]
Assessment procedure
Assessing identified problems and methods of safe disposal of heavy metals
Awarding marks
Assessing poster or illustrations
