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Particulate Matter: The Lorax
http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/assets/public/assistance/education/air/lorax.pdf
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In this activity, younger students count and examine paticulate pollutants that they collect themselves. The Dr. Suess story "The Lorax" is used as a point of focus for the idea of air pollution. Students will discover what makes up particulate matter in the air. They will also learn about the major sources of particulate pollution and how very small particles may become trapped in the lungs.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Primary (K-2)
  • General public
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Classroom activity
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-000-000-006-462
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • K-4:
      • A - Science as inquiry:
        • Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Personal health
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/