Understanding Air: Air Pollution and Modeling Pollutants with LEGO<sup>®</sup> Bricks

PBS Learning Media
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PBS Learning Media
Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
pollutants pollution chemical reaction air pollution atmospheric pollution contaminants atmosphere sunlight sun solar modeling LEGO bricks CO2 carbon dioxide emissions hydrocarbons combustion byproducts health effects environmental impact incomplete combustion air chemistry air quality index combustion reaction pollution reaction
Subjects
Health Studies Science History-Social Science STEAM
Grade Levels
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Post-Secondary
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Understanding Air: Air Pollution and Modeling Pollutants with LEGO<sup>®</sup> Bricks

In this lesson, students learn about the chemical reactions that release various pollutants into the atmosphere and what happens when pollutants in the air are exposed to sunlight. They model incomplete combustion using LEGO bricks, and explore the connection between air quality and environmental health.
Publisher
PBS Learning Media

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