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Health Lesson: Air Quality

Created by Teacher(s): Suzanne Horsley|Published on: June 6, 2022

Lesson Plan

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Created by New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers

Synopsis

This lesson introduces the connections between air quality and environmental justice.

Step 1 - Inquire: Students consider how air quality and public health are related.

Step 2 - Investigate: Students complete a playlist of five activities, exploring air quality, public health, environmental justice, and New Jersey's efforts to create a cleaner and more just society.

Step 3 - Inspire: Students engage in a fishbowl discussion and share ideas to support initiatives related to air quality, public health, and environmental justice.