WEEK 2 PROJECT
Identifying a Community Problem
This project helps students identify and understand a real community problem.
Students learn how to study a problem carefully and think about its causes,
effects, and possible solutions.
1. What You Will Learn
• How to narrow down a problem
• Choosing a problem that can be studied
• Understanding how problems affect people
• Learning to observe surroundings carefully
2. Selected Community Problem: Pollution
Pollution is one of the most common problems seen in many communities. It
affects the environment, human health, animals, and water sources. Air pollution,
garbage dumping, and dirty surroundings create unhealthy living conditions.
3. Why This Problem Exists
• People throw garbage on roads and open places.
• Lack of awareness about cleanliness.
• Improper waste management systems.
• Burning of plastic and waste materials.
4. Who Is Affected
Pollution affects everyone in the community. Children, elderly people, workers,
shopkeepers, and animals suffer because of dirty surroundings and polluted air. It
can cause diseases and make the area unsafe and unhealthy.
5. Where It Occurs
This problem is commonly seen near roadsides, markets, drains, empty plots,
and crowded public places. Garbage is often found near water sources and
residential areas.
6. Possible Solutions
• Use dustbins properly.
• Spread awareness about cleanliness.
• Avoid burning plastic waste.
• Organize community cleaning drives.
• Plant more trees and keep surroundings clean.
7. Problem Analysis Table
Question Answer
What is the problem? Pollution and garbage dumping
Why does it exist? Lack of cleanliness and waste management
Who is affected? People, animals, and environment
Where does it occur? Roadsides, markets, drains, public areas
What can be done? Awareness, cleaning drives, proper waste disposal
Conclusion
Identifying community problems is the first step toward solving them. Students
can help by spreading awareness and keeping the community clean, healthy, and
safe.