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Mapping Air Pollution in Oakland, CA
Provided by: ACE |Published on: March 30, 2021
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Synopsis
- In this lesson, students will learn about air pollution associated with vehicle traffic, watch a short video, answer questions, and complete a heat map of Nitric Oxide (NO) air pollution in Oakland, CA.
- The resource discusses how air pollution affects some communities more than others and how regulatory decisions can affect which communities are affected by certain types of pollution.
Subjects: Biology, Health
Authors: ACE
Region: North America, USA - West, United States, California
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This resource is great for virtual learning as it includes a video and Google Doc for students.
- The lesson plan is very detailed and comprehensive, so minimal planning is required.
Additional Prerequisites
- Teachers need to make a free account to access the materials.
Differentiation
- The Google Doc can be modified for English language learners or students at different ability levels.
- Science students could use this resource to augment a lesson about diffusion, as the heat map activity shows students the patterns of diffusion and the changing concentration of nitric oxide with increasing distance.
- Social studies and civics classes could use this resource to highlight the benefits of environmental regulations for community health.
- Other resources about environmental pollution include this article and this video.
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About the Partner Provider
Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE)
Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE)'s mission is to educate, inspire and support young people to lead the fight for their future. To achieve their mission, ACE ensures young people have everything they need to understand the science of climate emergency and advocate for solutions.
All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.
