AQIQ Lesson 2

Emissions

Pie Chart indicating that transportation, industry, and electricity are the leading causes of air pollution

2012 Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks

Lesson 2 introduces students to using the pods through an activity measuring car emissions.Ìý

The corresponding video series Combustion and Health Effects of Air QualityÌýare intended to supplement this lesson.Ìý

The main learning objectives are:Ìý

  • Learn how to collect data with the low-cost monitors

  • Explain the difference between complete and incomplete combustion

  • Predict pollutants emitted for a given situation based on knowledge of combustion chemistry and other observations

This module includes:

  • PowerPoint Lecture

  • Pre-Activity Reading and Problem Set

  • Car Emissions Activity

  • Results and Reflection Worksheet