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Trees and Air Quality
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/teacher/treeact.htm
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In this activity, students describe the positive effects that trees have on air quality and determine how to landscape a home with trees to decrease energy use. Students will draw a map of their yard or school site showing the location of trees and check a leaf of each tree for particulates. They will then make observations on several different days to determine which trees save energy and draw on their map where more trees should be planted to save energy.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Classroom activity
    • Field activity
Subject:
  • Environmental science
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 1998 - 2003 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-004-628
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • K-4:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Evidence, models, and explanation
        • Evolution and equilibrium
      • A - Science as inquiry:
        • Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
      • B - Physical science:
        • Position and motion of objects
      • C - Life science:
        • Organisms and environments
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Changes in earth and sky
        • Objects in the sky
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Personal health
    • 5-8:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Evidence, models, and explanation
        • Evolution and equilibrium
      • A - Science as inquiry:
        • Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
        • Understanding about scientific inquiry
      • B - Physical science:
        • Motion and forces
        • Properties and changes of properties in matter
        • Transfer of energy
      • C - Life science:
        • Population and ecosystems
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Earth in the solar system
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Personal health
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Education for Kids


Contact: Carrie A. Morgan
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Education for Kids