The following lesson was developed under the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act
Lesson Plan
Many people are unfamiliar with the serious health implications of air pollution exposure. In 2016 the World Health Organization attributed 4.2 million premature deaths to unhealthy air quality worldwide. Air quality challenges are likely to become more exacerbated as populations, transportation, and energy demands continue to grow. This sequence of lessons is designed to promote a deep understanding of this critical issue, including the scientific knowledge and societal decision-making facets. Each lesson draws on the extensive science education research base to foster a logical flow, questions, and activities that promote a high-quality and meaningful learning experience for students.
Lesson Objectives
- Promote a deep and robust knowledge of the air pollution issues.
- Build an accurate understanding of the airborne particles we breathe, including the types of particles, the sources of various particles, and the health and environmental impacts of
different particulates. The focus is on particulate particles. - Stimulate civic decision-making using reasoning and scientific evidence to generate resolutions and actions that can positively impact the environment.
Download Curriculum Materials
- Lesson Overview & Plan
- Teacher Companion Slides
- Student Handouts Pt 1
- Student Handouts Pt 2 (Mystery Town)
- Video Overview
- TTI Career Video
- Materiales en español próximamente (Materials in Spanish coming soon
