Up the Pipe
“Up the Pipe” shows real scientists in action, working on a project that has direct relevance to our daily lives.
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Series: School Journal Level 3 November 2014
Reading year level: 6
Category: Non-fiction
Topics: sludge, chemicals, scientist, environment, landfill, drains, sewage, sewerage, toxic, choice, green, eco-friendly, soap
Up the Pipe
Words by Fiona Terry
Dr Louis Tremblay and his team investigate the sludge at sewage treatment plants and go “up the pipe” to find out what goes down household drains. They want to raise public awareness of the harmful chemicals we may be using every day and convince us to use products that are less harmful to our environment.
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School Journal Level 3 November 2014
Inside this School Journal are four stories (Tohunga; Olden Days, The Pink Umbrella, and Reckless) one poem (Wining's Wairau) and two articles (Up the Pipe; and Painting the Town).
1 of 7Tohunga
This intense and dramatic “slice of life” story recounts the time when a mother had to take her sick child in secret to a tohunga.
2 of 7Olden Days
“Last week was just an ordinary week – until Wednesday. Wednesday was different.
3 of 7The Pink Umbrella
When Samuelu’s grandmother comes to visit, he is challenged by her opinions, traditions and her embarrassing pink umbrella.
4 of 7Reckless
“Reckless” is a story about taking responsibility and keeping safe.
5 of 7Wining's Wairau
A poem from Jenny Bornholdt that recreates the early settler world through the watercolour artwork, ‘Wining’s Wairau'.
6 of 7Painting the Town
After the earthquakes in Christchurch, many public facilities were suddenly not available.
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