Task 7. Why is air quality important to human health?
Read Particle Pollution and Your Health. In your journal, summarize the key concepts discussed in the article. Be prepared to answer questions using your journal notes.
System Model
What are the effects of air polllution on the cardiopulmonary system?
Analyze the results of the asthma survey.
Why is indoor air quality important?
Challenge 4
How does ultraviolet radiation affect the human body?
Lab Activity
Particulate Matter Investigation
Return to Living in Our Ocean of Air
Teacher Resources
Task 7 Challenge 1 Student Worksheets
Task 7 Challenge 4 Student Worksheets
Frog Lab Post-lab answers
Ambient Air Module- Temperature Inversion Lab - PDF
Air Pollution- What's the Solution?
Size, Shape, and Health Effects of Particulates - Website
NJPIRG Reports- Webstie
American Lung Association- Indoor Air Quality Basics for Schools- Website
EPA "The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality" PDF
EPA- Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Kit- Website
EPA- Healthy School Environment Resources- Website
Rutgers University- Tools for School IAQ Walkthrough- Website