Let's Catch Some Dirt From the Air

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...

Students examine factors the create smog.  In this pollution lesson students complete an activity about ozone. 

Dirt or soil? What's the difference? Actually, dirt is soil as explained by the video's high-energy speaker who goes on to emphasize its importance. She describes the composition of soil as minerals, water, air,...

Students listen to or read a story that introduces awareness of environmental issues and in particular pollution.

Learners explore air pollution. In this ecology lesson, students participate in an experiment in which 5 numbered jar lids are placed outside. Learners bring one lid a day in until all jars are inside. Dirt specks are counted, observed,...

This site provides an experiment for early elementary students to discover different dirt particles in the air, and explore causes of air pollution.

Explore environmental care by conducting a pollution experiment. You'll discuss the causes of pollution in our environment and what the overall impact will be if we can't change our ways. Clear plastic tape, a can, and compass are used...

In this storybook, the GLOBE Kids investigate colors in the sky and learn how air pollution affects sky color and our health. Learning activities engage students in describing sky color and conditions in the atmosphere, creating a model...

Students experiment to observe air and its mass.  In this air lesson plan, students use the scientific method to complete experiments that demonstrate the properties of air. Students view a video as follow-up.

Students investigate the dirt in the air. In this air quality lesson, students use aluminum foil and petroleum jelly to discover if there is dirt in the air. Students discuss results.