Georgia Commute Schools Resources
K-12 Air Quality Curriculum
Each bundle includes a lesson plan (.pdf), lesson slides (.ppt) and student worksheets (.doc).
For more information on standards alignment, visit the GCS Curriculum page.
In this lesson for grades K-2, students will learn about air pollution and its impact on health.
Topics: Earth Sciences, Environment, Health
GaDOE standards: S2E3; HE2.5
In this lesson for grades 3-5, students will learn about air pollution and idling, and the effects of pollution on the environment and human health.
Topics: Earth Sciences, Health
GaDOE standards: S3L2; HE3.5
In this lesson for grades 6-8, students will learn about global temperature changes and the greenhouse effect.
Topics: Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Science
GaDOE standards: S6E4, S6E6, S7L4c; HE6.5g
In this lesson for grades 9-10, students will learn about the basics of air pollution and its impact on ecosystems, human health, and the environment.
Topics: Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Science
GaDOE standards: SEV2, SEV4, SEC5, SM5; HEHS.5
Emissions Matter: Let’s Talk CO2
Climate, Emissions Tracking, Data Analysis
(English)
Emissions Matter: Let’s Talk CO2
Climate, Emissions Tracking, Data Analysis
(Español)
In this lesson for grades 11-12, students will learn about greenhouse gas emissions, analyze how different sectors contribute to emissions, and research solutions to reduce carbon dioxide.
Topics: Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
GaDOE standards: SEV2, SEV4, SEC5, SM5; HEHS.5
