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Particulate Matter: The Lorax

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Students investigate how dirty air is outside. They read and discuss the book, The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss. They investigate using jars and lids to compare the dirt left each day as they remove the lids. They observe the lids and discuss if the air is clean or dirty based on the particles under each lid.

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air, dirt, particulate matter, pollution

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air, dirt, particulate matter, pollution, science
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Grade
K
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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