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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Polluted Air = Polluted Lungs

For Teachers 4th - 7th
To gain a better understanding of the roles and functions of components of the human respiratory system and our need for clean air, students construct model lungs that include a diaphragm and chest cavity. They see how air moving in and...
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Air Pollution and Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
Through this interactive module, students learn that the atmosphere is so much more than air, its complex role on Earth should be explored, and its quality carefully monitored and protected.
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese Real Time Data Projects: Air Pollution: Will There Be Ozone Tomorrow?

For Students 9th - 10th
Collect and analyze real time ozone data to make determinations about the status of ozone in your local area. See if you can apply what you learn to make predictions about tomorrow's ozone levels.
Handout
American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Air Pollution

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides information on the air pollution of the outdoors, and touches on certain topics such as: what is air pollution, what symptoms does air pollution cause, is air pollution bad for my health, and what can I do to...
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Air Quality Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
A quick overview of air quality and pollution.
Article
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Air Pollution: How We're Changing the Air

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the six main types of human-made air pollutants and their sources.
Article
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Air Quality and Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
Air pollutants have an impact on our planet's climate. Some pollutants cause the climate to warm, while others cause a temporary cooling effect.
Article
PBS

Pbs Newshour: Delhi's Air Pollution Closes Hundreds of Schools, Renews Alarms

For Students 9th - 10th
The air pollution was so awful in Delhi, India on November 4th and 5th that 1,700 schools had to close. Find out the concerns and what can be done.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 12.25 Indoor Air Pollution

For Students 5th - 9th
Learn about some of the main sources of indoor air pollution.
Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Cool Facts and Tips on Air Pollution

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Causes, effects, and prevention are some of the aspects of air pollution provided by eSchool Today. Get the facts!
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Air Pollution

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the causes and effects of air pollution.
Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Air Pollution

For Students 1st - 6th
What is air pollution? Discover the sources of air pollution, the effect of air pollution on health, the effects on the environment, and how you can help.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Types of Air Pollution

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Distinguishes between primary and secondary pollutants and identifies examples of each.
Handout
Other

Clean Air World: Measuring Air Pollution

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of how air pollution is measured and how air quality modeling is done.
Handout
Other

Aqmd: Health Effects of Air Pollution [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what polluted air does to the human body and the studies that have led to that conclusion. Information on air pollution disasters in history. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Unit Plan
Next.cc

Next: Air Quality

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn why clean air is necessary to a healthy life by completing these five activities.
Article
Province of British Columbia

Province of British Columbia: How We Measure Air Quality

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how British Columbia measures air quality, collects and measures data, and analyzes and reports the findings.
Article
Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Air Pollution and Asthma

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of air pollution and how it can cause asthma flare-ups.
Activity
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese Real Time Data Project: Air Pollution:what Can You Do?

For Students 9th - 10th
What practical steps can you take to reduce air pollution? Generate some ideas and design a brochure to communicate them.
Article
Other

Greenguard: Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality

For Students 9th - 10th
Here are some general tips for maintaining good indoor air quality in homes.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Environment for Kids: Air Pollution

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about air pollution and how it effects the environment and health. Study causes, pollutants, and facts including acid rain and smog.
Graphic
Other

Air Pollution and Health Effects

For Students 9th - 10th
This site lists the health effects from being exposed to air pollution. It also includes the source from where each type of air pollution comes from.
Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Environmental Engineering

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this unit, students explore the various roles of environmental engineers, including: environmental cleanup, water quality, groundwater resources, surface water and groundwater flow, water contamination, waste disposal and air...
Unit Plan
European Union

Environment for Young Europeans: Air

For Students 3rd - 8th
Part of a larger site on the environment in general, the site concentrates on air, air pollution, and climate change. From the European Union.

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