This lesson introduces students to air quality.
Step 1 - Inquire: Using a KWL chart, students brainstorm what they know about air quality and what they want to learn.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students read Why Is Coco Orange?, a story about a chameleon and how his skin changes color depending on the air quality.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students complete a journal entry based on the lesson.
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The lesson introduces to students to basic knowledge on air quality and how it is interpreted using the AQI. This lesson is void of any scientific misconceptions. Thus, it is recommended for classroom use.
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