Water Pollution Case Study

This worksheet helps students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 explore real-world water pollution through a short case study about a river contaminated by factory waste. Learners practice reading comprehension, scientific reasoning, and environmental analysis as they examine how pollution affects ecosystems, wildlife, and human communities while connecting science concepts to realistic situations.

Learning Goals

• Water Pollution Impacts (Grades 4-6) – Students identify how contaminated water harms natural resources, people, and wildlife.
• Informational Reading Comprehension – Learners analyze a case study and respond to questions requiring recall and interpretation.
• Human-Environment Connections – Reinforces understanding of how human decisions influence ecosystem health.
• Environmental Problem-Solving – Students explain actions communities can take to reduce pollution and restore ecosystems.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with upper-elementary environmental science standards.
• Real-World Application – Case study format helps students see how pollution issues occur outside the classroom.
• Balanced Question Types – Includes comprehension, analysis, and reflection for deeper understanding.
• Flexible Classroom Use – Ideal for independent reading, group discussion, homework, or assessment.

This water pollution case study worksheet helps students strengthen science literacy, critical thinking, and environmental awareness by examining the consequences of pollution and community responses. By connecting human actions to ecosystem change and restoration, students develop a deeper understanding of environmental responsibility. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this printable resource offers meaningful, low-prep practice that supports thoughtful learning about water pollution and conservation.

This worksheet is part of our Pollution Worksheets collection.