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This activity is easy to do and uses common materials.
Students will have the chance to visualize the particulate matter that pollutes the atmosphere.
Prerequisites
This activity should last the duration of two standard lesson periods.
Teachers will need to gather the materials needed for the activity.
Differentiation & Implementation
Students can work in groups or pairs to foster teamwork.
Students could discuss why particulate matter data is important and how it can inform decisions such as where to build a playground or where to put a hospital.
