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POLLUTION
Human Impacts on Our Environment

Grades 4-6: Air Quality

Students will learn the areas in and around their school that air pollution is present.

Science Learning Outcomes:
Grades 4 - #6, #14
Grades 6 - #16, #17

Materials: large index cards, scotch tape, markers, microscope or hand lens.

Vocabulary: air pollution, carbon dioxide

Procedures:

  • As a class, list actions that may create air pollution.
  • Choose air quality test areas in and around the school such as near doors, heaters, parking lots etc...
  • Create air pollution test cards by folding a large index card in half, in a shape of an L. Apply tape sticky side out to each card and label. Tape or tack each card in its location, so the tape side is parallel with the ground. Leave for 48-72 hours.
  • Compare tape under magnifying glass or microscope.

Conclusion: Rank the locations of the card based on how brown the tape is. What may have contributed to the amount of dust, dirt or particles on the tape?

Time: one week

Followup: Brainstorm how can students prevent air pollution at school and home.

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