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Air Quality

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Students determine potential sources of major air pollutants, explain how acid rain is generated and how it affects the environment, discuss global warming, and explore protective role of ozone and cause of ozone layer thinning. Lessons all on one page.

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air pollution, air, acid rain, pollution

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acid rain, air quality, pollution, programs
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Grade
6th - 7th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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