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An Introduction to Air Quality Research Lesson PlanAn Introduction to Air Quality Research Lesson Plan
Publisher
Teach Engineering
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Number of Slides
32
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Year
2013
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An Introduction to Air Quality Research

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This An Introduction to Air Quality Research lesson plan also includes:
  • Air Quality Introduction (.pdf)
  • Introduction Presentation Slide Notes (.pdf)
  • Presentation Appendix Slides (.pdf)
  • Post-Lecture Quiz (.pdf)
  • Post-Lecture Quiz – Answer Key (.pdf)
  • Vocabulary List (.pdf)
  • Vocabulary List – Answer Key (.pdf)
  • Connecting to the Big Picture (.pdf)
  • Connecting to the Big Picture Handout – Answer Key (.pdf)
  • STEM Survey 1 (.pdf)
  • APES Lab – Air Pollution (.pdf)
  • Air Quality Introduction (.pptx)
  • Introduction Presentation Slide Notes (.docx)
  • Presentation Appendix Slides (.pptx)
  • Post-Lecture Quiz (.docx)
  • Post-Lecture Quiz – Answer Key (.docx)
  • Vocabulary List (.docx)
  • Vocabulary List – Answer Key (.docx)
  • Connecting to the Big Picture (.docx)
  • Connecting to the Big Picture Handout – Answer Key (.docx)
  • STEM Survey 1 (.docx)
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Viewers are a PowerPoint are exposed to the idea that pollutants are in more than just the air we breathe. the presentation provides information about the layers of the earth's atmosphere and takes a look at the pollutants in the atmosphere, why air quality matters, monitoring technologies, and control technologies. 

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Concepts

air, air pollution, contamination, pollutants, the atmosphere, the earth's atmosphere, scientific research, measurement, mechanical engineering, the environment, human impact on the environment, the thermosphere, the mesosphere, the stratosphere, the troposphere, technology resources

Instructional Ideas

  • Use Figure Two without the text as a graphic organizer for the pupils to fill in what happens in the various levels of the atmosphere
  • Have the class brainstorm causes of air pollution prior to beginning the presentation

Classroom Considerations

  • The presentation will take the 45 minutes; you need additional time to include the vocabulary, quiz, and to discuss the Connecting to the Big Picture Handout
  • This first part provides the background information for the five associated activities in the series

Pros

  • The PowerPoint presentation has notes for teachers that provide information about each slide 
  • All worksheets have answer sheets that accompany them

Cons

  • None

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