Objectives

Objectives

Objectives and Outcomes . ... Describe the pathways through which pollutants from land-based activities, such as farming, enter freshwater and marine ecosystems . ... Analyse the chemical changes that occur in aquatic environments when common agricultural pollutants are introduced and explain their short- and long-term effects . ... Explain the causes of ocean acidification, including the contribution of agricultural practices, and assess its ecological and socio-economic consequences . ... Summarise and interpret the main ideas and supporting details of a journalistic article on ocean acidification and communicate the key findings to a target audience using appropriate language . ... Evaluate the roles and responsibilities of individuals, agricultural industries, policymakers, and scientists in mitigating the impact of farming on water chemistry and debate possible solutions through group discussions . ...