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Clean Air Campaign’s “Young Lungs at Work” Art Competition

Through the end of February, SPARK students are invited to participate in the Clean Air Campaign’s “Young Lungs at Work” Art Competition. Students have participated each year in their Environmental Science classes and last year we even had a winner – 1st grader, Brayden Derijke! Projects are due to Ms. Mobley by Friday, March 27th!

Math Lessons: Air Pollution

During our study of air pollution, we came across some math problems that would truly help us understand the effects of our choices. While discussing the differences in choosing to take your own car, carpooling, or taking a bus, it was hard for the students to grasp on a larger scale. We decided to useContinue reading “Math Lessons: Air Pollution”

Book Reviews: Air Pollution

“Protect Our Planet: Polluted Air” by Angela Royston (4.4 AR) This book has been the most valuable tool for teaching about air pollution. It starts with the basics of what air is and why it’s important. Then it moves into what air pollution is and where it comes from. Many solutions are presented as well.Continue reading “Book Reviews: Air Pollution”

Resource Reviews: Air Pollution

One of my favorite resources for teaching air pollution is a short video that can be found on PBSKids EekoWorld under the “Air” tab. The content follows this basic outline: Basic facts about air Harmful effects of dirty air Health problems: burning eyes, trouble breathing (asthma), itchy throat Global warming Effects on plants Effects on buildingsContinue reading “Resource Reviews: Air Pollution”

Walk to School Day – Spring 2015

It sure didn’t feel like spring with the snow coming down this morning but we still had a large number of participants for our Spring Walk to School Day!   The fourth grade Green Team compiled this data on our participants this season.     See photos from our past Walk to School DayContinue reading “Walk to School Day – Spring 2015”

Home-School Connection: Preventing Air Pollution

Anna and Emma ride the new Atlanta Streetcar to prevent air pollution! See more about the Atlanta Streetcar here: http://streetcar.atlantaga.gov Hennessee walks, skateboards, scooters, and bikes to prevent air pollution (and get some good exercise!). Isabel and Cyrus bike and walk in their neighborhood on the Atlanta Beltline to prevent air pollution (and breathe in ourContinue reading “Home-School Connection: Preventing Air Pollution”