Let's create continuous conversations about climate change education: Spreading the Sediment of Science!
AirNow
Provided by: EPA |Published on: June 17, 2021
Graphs/Tables Grades 6-8, 9-12
Synopsis
- This interactive map allows students to explore current levels of ozone and particulate matter at monitoring stations across the United States.
- A forecast map, 24-hr animated loop, and archived data are available to explore as well.
Subjects: Biology, Geography, Health
Authors: EPA
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, New Jersey
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- Students can enter in an address, zip code, city, or state to search.
- The map includes all state boundaries and if you zoom in, the county lines appear.
Prerequisites
- Students should be familiar with a map of the United States.
- This is a fairly simple map, but you might want to demonstrate using the different functions.
Differentiation & Implementation
- This map could be a great tool for students to explore in a social studies class or geography lesson when discussing the effects of pollution on various communities.
- The map features data from tribal areas and national parks as well, which could be used in civics classes when discussing regulations and laws to protect nature and Indigenous communities.
- Other resources to consider on this topic include this global air quality map and this article by the American Lung Association.
Scientist Notes
Teaching Tips
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Resource Type and Format
All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.
