Harold Edmon, Janet Charnley, Roger Shimizu, University of Washington, Department of Atmospheric Science, The Evergreen School, Nathan Hale High School
In this learning module, students are involved in an observational study of air pollutants in the atmosphere. The students collect and examine air quality and weather data, looking for correlations between weather and air quality. They discover through their observations that certain atmospheric conditions, including high pressure, clear skies and little or no wind create the conditions for poor air quality. Students examine particulate pollution that is in the air around them and the weather conditions which tend to cause an accumulation of smog or ozone pollution. The students also learn about weather patterns which contribute to an increase in air pollution and its accompanying health hazards, using resources on the World Wide Web and local newspapers. A teacher's section contains support materials for using this module, and links are provided for more information on air pollution.
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Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science, Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Air quality:Dust and Particulates, Environmental Science:Air Quality:Pollutants, Dust and Particulates, Environmental Science:Air Quality, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Air quality:Pollutants, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Air quality, Atmospheric structure and composition Resource Type: Activities Grade Level: Intermediate (3-5), Primary (K-2), Middle (6-8), High School (9-12) Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Weather
