Creator: United States Environmental Protection Agency | visit site
Grade Range: 8 - 11
This website allows students to view the air quality of any state in the USA. Choose a region of the US, a state, or a specific zip code. The site provides a detailed information sheet (Air Data Report). The website allows you to choose several states (or regions) to compare and analyze the data. Visit the <i>Air Data Home Page</i> to learn about the various features and information available at this website.
In the Classroom
What a fabulous authentic instruction tool for any science class studying air quality or pollution. Why not divide the students into groups to investigate a specific pollutant or to compare different regions of the United States. Use this tool to enable students to generate data, analyze the data, research trends, create a plan of action to improve air quality, investigate surrounding landforms, or other lesson ideas.
At Home
Encourage your student to investigate the air quality in your state. Brainstorm ideas that your family could incorporate to improve the air quality in your local area.
Tags
pollution, environment, data, air,