“The Adventures of Parti and Ozi” air quality curriculum was developed by the LCER using funds awarded by the District from the settlement of air quality violations. The MDAQMD often recommends the implementation of a Supplemental Environment Project or “environmental component” as part of a penalty agreement for violations of air quality laws within the MDAQMD’s jurisdictional boundaries.
Lesson objectives include understanding the density of air and the causes and effects of ozone. Students can also create their own statistics about recycling in their classroom and design ways to make a concrete contribution in the fight against air pollution.
Subjects:
- 6th grade - Energy in the Earth System (Earth Science), Ecology (Life Science), Resources, Investigation & Experimentation, Number Sense, Algebra, Measurement & Geometry, Mathematical Reasoning, and Data Analysis & Probability
- 7th grade - Investigation & Experimentation, Number Sense, Algebra, Measurement & Geometry, and Mathematical Reasoning
- 8th grade - (Life Science) Density & Buoyancy, Investigation & Experimentation, and Geometry
- High School - Ecology, Energy in the Earth System (Earth Science), Structure & Composition of the Atmosphere, Investigation & Experimentation, and Geometry
Objectives (Click on Lesson Number to View/Download Lesson):
Lesson 1: Students will understand how to compute volume of a rectangular solid and consider the density of Particulate Matter in the air.
Lesson 2: Students will better understand the causes and effects of Ozone in their geographic area and what can be done about it by writing a research paper or creating a video presentation.
Lesson3: Students will create their own statistics about recycling in their classroom.
Lesson 4: Students will make a concrete contribution to fighting air pollution.
Recycling Suggestions - Help Our World!: Tips for teachers and students on ways to recylce.
Standards (Click on Standard Type to View/Dowload):
*The Adventures of Parti and Ozi - Live action/animated Video Series (Click on Lesson Title to View):
- The Density of Parti - The Day of The Big Fire (Lesson 1) - Grade Level 6-8 (middle school); 9-12 (high school)
- Ozi and Me - The Day of The Big Fire (Lesson 2) - Grade Level 6-8 (middle school); 9-12 (high school)
- Percentage of Recylclers - The Day of Rapid Transit (Lesson 3) - Grade Level 6-8 (middle school); 9-12 (high school)
- How Can I Help? - The Day of Rapid Transit (Lesson 4) - Grade Level 6-8 (middle school); 9-12 (high school)
ISO files (to be burned to DVD for classroom use) - Click on lesson title below to begin downloading to DVD.
For instuctions on how to burn an ISO Image File to a CD or DVD CLICK HERE!
- The Density of Parti - The Day of The Big Fire (Lesson 1) - Grade Level 6-8 (middle school); 9-12 (high school)
- Ozi and Me - The Day of The Big Fire (Lesson 2) - Grade Level 6-8 (middle school); 9-12 (high school)
- Percentage of Recylclers - The Day of Rapid Transit (Lesson 3) - Grade Level 6-8 (middle school); 9-12 (high school)
- How Can I Help? - The Day of Rapid Transit (Lesson 4) - Grade Level 6-8 (middle school); 9-12 (high school)
For more information on this curriculum, contact the MDAQMD's Community Relations & Education Office at (760) 245-1661, ext. 6104.
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Why IS Coco Orange?
Coco the chameleon can’t change colors, and his asthma is acting up. Read how Coco and his friends at Lizard Lick Elementary solve this mystery as they learn about air quality and how to stay healthy when the air quality is bad. This picture book was produced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for all children-- especially those with asthma-- and their caretakers.
www.airnow.gov/picturebook
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Want to teach your students about alternative energy? To schedule a "free" tour of the MDAQMD's Clean Power Education Center call (760) 245-1661, ext. 6104 - TODAY!
Clean Power Education Center (CPEC) - Located in the lobby of the MDAQMD's Victorville offices, the CPEC was designed to promote renewable, clean sources of energy and educate the public about their benefits to the environment, the economy and future energy demands The display includes a 1/48 scale working model of the District's Solar Electric System, a diagram of how a solar cell works, actual size PV solar cells, a Solar Kiosk - a touch screen, interactive display customized to the MDAQMD's specific system, and highlighting it's performance data. To schedule a tour for your school or community group, contact the MDAQMD Community Relations & Education Department at (760) 245-1661 ext. 6104. (CPEC Brochure, click here)