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Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
Air Pollution: Visible and Invisible
Lesson Description:
- The learner will test for visible and invisible pollutants in the air.
- The learner will keep a journal of experimental procedures, results, and conclusions.
Lesson Type:
- Experiment
- Group Work
Sustainability Topic:
- Climate Change
- Waste Reduction
GEF Program Category:
- Green Energy Challenge
- I Ride Green
Standards Addressed:
Science standards:
Science standards:
- 4.1 a, b
- 4.2 c, d
Materials Needed:
For each group you will need:
- chart paper
- measuring cups
For each group you will need:
- small glass jar
- large glass jar
- petroleum jelly
- 3 bean plants approximately the same size
- tap water
- vinegar
- vinegar-water mixture in 1 to 3 ratio
- pH paper or indicator
Submitted By:
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on Behalf of National Environmental Education Week
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on Behalf of National Environmental Education Week
School or Group:
National Environmental Education Week
National Environmental Education Week
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
Located in: Science
