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The Air We Breathe

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Students discover the cuases of pollution. They investigate different pollutants that exist. Stsudents research technologies developed by engineers to reduce the amounts of air pollution. Upon completion of assigned activities, students describe the negative effects of air pollution.

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air pollution, air, combustion, emissions, particulate matter

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air filters, air pollution, air quality engineering, clean air act, combustion, emissions, environmental engineer, particulate matter, pollution detection, science
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 day
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
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