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- 5th - 8th
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Students observe a series of teacher-led demonstrations about air movement. They explain the existence and movement of air, then list 3 things that they have learned about air. Finally, students go outside and shoot off air cannons Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students conduct an experiment to show that air is all around us and that wind is the movement of air. They construct a weather vane to determine which direction the wind is blowing. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students investigate a variety of concepts about meteorology in this eight lesson unit. Literature, writing, math, and hands-on activities are used to reinforce basic ideas about weather. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students examine the role of pollution indoors rather than outdoors. They identify pollutant sources and complete a KWL chart. They also measure pollutant levels and discuss how they can improve air quality. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the impact of air temperature and relative humidity on health. They read and discuss an article, define and measure relative humidity and temperature, and interpret the results. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students participate in a baseball game in which they answer questions related to air pollution. They answer true and false questions as well. They discuss the impact of air pollution on the environment. Full Review »
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- 8th - 11th
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Students, after identifying and examining the relationship of temperature and air masses in association with smog and pollution, create a temperature inversion in a long aquarium jar. They experience what happens when smog builds up and no mixing of air masses occurs. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the history of air pollution dating back to the Roman Empire. In groups, they research the different types of pollutants in the air and how they can affect the environment. They participate in various experiments to test the effect of air pollution on different living things. To end the lesson, they create solutions to the problem of pollution. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students defend that obstructed air currents divide and rejoin with the same force through observing an experiment that demonstrates this concept. They perform an experiment on air currents, articulate that moving air has lower pressure than still air, and identify areas on a weather map according to poor weather conditions. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students plot the average rainfall for a variety of cities in the United States. Using the map, they work together to determine patterns on which toxicants are transported through the air. They determine the impacts of various weather processes could have on environmental health. Full Review »
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