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Air Pollution: Visible and Invisible DLESE Reviewed Collection
http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/assets/public/assistance/education/air/visible_invis ...
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Students participating in this lesson will collect, observe, and record particulates from the air to contrast visible and invisible air pollution. They then complete a simulation of the damage due to acid rain to illustrate invisible pollution. The lesson plan provides essential elements, objective, focus, a list of materials, background information, procedure, and ideas for enrichment.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Intermediate (3-5)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Classroom activity
    • 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-000-000-005-265
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • K-4:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Evidence, models, and explanation
      • A - Science as inquiry:
        • Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
        • Understanding about scientific inquiry
      • B - Physical science:
        • Properties of objects and materials
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Changes in environments
        • Personal health
        • Sci. / tech. in local challenges
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/