---
title: "S3L2: Pollution Effects on Environment (Georgia Science standard)"
code: S3L2
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Science, S3L2
subject: science
grades:
  - grade-3
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# S3L2: Pollution Effects on Environment

Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the effects of pollution (air, land, and water) and humans on the environment.

- Subject: Science
- Appears in: Grade 3, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/science/grade-3.md

## Expectations

- **S3L2.a**: Ask questions to collect information and create records of sources and effects of pollution on the plants and animals.
- **S3L2.b**: Explore, research, and communicate solutions, such as conservation of resources and recycling of materials, to protect plants and animals.

## Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.