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The Awful 8: A Play
http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/assets/public/assistance/education/air/awful8.pdf
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This lesson plan involves the identification of the major components of air pollution and their effects on human health. Students perform a play that involves the interaction of the pollutants with people. The lesson includes a list of materials, background information, procedure, and ideas for closure and enrichment. A copy of the script of the play is also provided.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Lesson plan
Subject:
  • Atmospheric science
  • Environmental science
Technical requirements:
Adobe Acrobat reader
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 2002, 2003 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-005-252
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 5-8:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Evidence, models, and explanation
      • B - Physical science:
        • Properties and changes of properties in matter
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Natural hazards
        • Personal health
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/