In this unit, students learn about air quality from various perspectives. Throughout the unit, students use the air quality index and the EPA's Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool to discuss how air quality affects different populations. Finally, students create a campaign to raise awareness about air quality at their school.
Subjects:
Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts, Health
This unit plan is designed for the lessons to be taught in order. The unit as a whole has scored in the exemplar range on our rubric. See lesson plans for more details.